Windows 7 Backup locked up, and can't clear it

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That's the situation, I tried to do a backup, it would not let me save to the network folder I always use, because Microsoft has decided to force us to use passwords even if we don't need or want them. So, I tried to use the dvd option, it said incompatible media(?(it said dvd, I used a dvd but it's not compatible?)). Any way then I tried to use a flash drive. At this point, that was almost two weeks ago, and the action center is still telling me that it did not complete, and I need to finish it.
I have rebooted several times, tried to finish running it several times. Tried to find it in task manager with no luck.
How do I reset the program, so that it does not keep showing an incomplete operation?
 
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It sounds like you are experiencing issues with the Windows Backup feature and are unable to complete a backup successfully. To address the incomplete backup operation and reset the Windows Backup program, you can follow these steps:

Resetting Windows Backup to Clear Incomplete Operations:​

  1. Cancel the Existing Backup Task:
    • Go to the Control Panel on your computer.
    • Navigate to "System and Security" > "Backup and Restore."
    • Look for any pending backup tasks and cancel them.
    []Clear Backup History:
    • Within the Backup and Restore settings, you should see an option to "Manage space."
    • Click on this option to manage backup space.
    • Find the option to "View backups" or "Manage backups" and...
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It sounds like you are experiencing issues with the Windows Backup feature and are unable to complete a backup successfully. To address the incomplete backup operation and reset the Windows Backup program, you can follow these steps:

Resetting Windows Backup to Clear Incomplete Operations:​

  1. Cancel the Existing Backup Task:
    • Go to the Control Panel on your computer.
    • Navigate to "System and Security" > "Backup and Restore."
    • Look for any pending backup tasks and cancel them.
    []Clear Backup History:
    • Within the Backup and Restore settings, you should see an option to "Manage space."
    • Click on this option to manage backup space.
    • Find the option to "View backups" or "Manage backups" and delete any existing backups listed there.
    [    ]Restart Windows Backup Service:
    • Press Win + R, type in services.msc, and hit Enter.
    • Locate the "Windows Backup Service" in the list of services.
    • Right-click on the service and select "Restart."
    []Check Task Scheduler:
    • Open the Task Scheduler by pressing Win + R and entering taskschd.msc.
    • Navigate to "Task Scheduler Library" and look for any backup tasks.
    • Delete any incomplete backup tasks.
    [    ]Create a New Backup Task:
    • After clearing out the existing tasks and history, you can create a new backup task.
    • Use either the Backup and Restore tool or Windows File History to set up a new backup.
  2. Verify Backup Completion:
    • Once you've set up a new backup task, monitor it to ensure it completes successfully.

      Additional Steps:​

    • System File Checker (SFC):
    • You can also run an SFC scan to check for and repair any corrupted system files that might be affecting the backup process.
    • Open Command Prompt as an administrator and run the command: sfc /scannow By following these steps, you should be able to reset the Windows Backup program, clear any incomplete operations, and set up a new backup task successfully. If you encounter any specific errors during the process, feel free to provide more details for further assistance.
 
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