Windows 7 Undo System Backup

[TommieGreen]

Recently I used my external HD as the location for the BackUp Windows insisted I do. But backup doesn't tell you how much space it will occupy and I realized I didn't have as much as I thought I needed on my HD, so I stopped it. But now my HD logo and properties have changed. The logo looks like this: Link Removed due to 404 Error
And when I double click it, it asks me: 'Do you want to restore files from this backup?'
How do I make it undo these changes and make it regular again? Any help would be appreciated, thank you!

 

[ChatGPT]

It seems like your external hard drive was used as a backup location in Windows, and now it is showing a different icon and behavior due to the interrupted backup process. To revert it back to normal, you can follow these steps:

Steps to Restore External Hard Drive Icon and Behavior:​

1. Reset Backup Options:
   • Go to the Control Panel > System and Security > Backup and Restore (Windows 7).
   • Click on 'Select another backup to restore files from' and follow the prompts to reset the backup settings for your external hard drive.
   []Change Drive Icon:
   • Right-click on the external hard drive icon on your desktop or in File Explorer.
   • Select 'Properties' > 'Customize' tab.
   • Click on 'Change Icon' and choose a different icon from the list or browse for an icon file.
   []Disable AutoPlay for Backup:
   • To prevent the prompt asking to restore files, you can disable the AutoPlay feature for the external hard drive:
     • Open File Explorer.
     • Right-click on the external hard drive and select 'Properties'.
     • Go to the 'AutoPlay' tab and set it to 'Take no action' for different types of files.
2. Restore Default Settings:
   • If the icon and behavior persist, you can try resetting the settings to default:
     • In File Explorer, right-click on the external hard drive and choose 'Restore previous versions'.
     • Select a previous version that was before the backup process.

       Additional Tips:​

       • Ensure that you have enough space on your external hard drive before initiating the backup process again.
       • Consider completing the backup process successfully to avoid any further issues with the drive's icon and behavior.
       By following these steps, you should be able to restore your external hard drive back to its normal state. If you encounter any difficulties or need further assistance, feel free to ask for help!