How to Fix a Stuck Windows Restore Error: Step-by-Step Guide

Learn how to fix a stuck Windows restore error with clear steps, practical tips, and troubleshooting guidance for a reliable result.

Restart the Backup Service

Step 1

Type services.msc into the search bar to open the Windows service management page. Then, find the Windows Backup service .

Step 2

Right -click on this service and select Restart to restart the Windows Backup.

Delete previous backups

Faulty or outdated backups from previous backups can cause the backup process to get stuck.

Open the Control Panel and then click on Back up and Restore to access it. Then click on Manage Space to manage previously backed-up data and delete it.

Exclude problematic folders

One major cause of Windows backup crashes is problematic files or folders.

Step 1

We also click on Backup and Restore in the Control Panel interface, then click on Set up backup as shown in the image.

Step 2

Select the drive you want to back up to , then select Let me choose and press Next below.

Select and exclude the folders you want to back up, then tap Next to continue. The problematic folders are located in Additional Locations under your username, specifically AppData, Searches, and Contacts. Tap Next and follow the instructions.

Use SFC, Disk Check

It's important to ensure that the backed-up files are not corrupted. You can do this by using both SFC and Disk Check simultaneously.

Type cmd into the Run dialog box, then type cmd and press Ctrl + Shift + Enter to run it as administrator. Next, enter the command sfc /scannow to run SFC . After the process is complete, restart your computer.

Reopen the Command Prompt window with administrator privileges . Then type chkdsk /f and press Enter. Once this process is complete, restart your computer.