=====[V7] ISSUE: Backup Source cannot include the location for storing the system backup (MS Windows System backup) =====
Article ID:
5310
Reviewed:
2018-02-27
Product Version:
AhsayACB / AhsayOBM: 7.3.0.0 to 7.x
OS: Windows Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 10
ATTENTION
1st January, 2022: v7 officially End-of-Life [details]
===== Problem Description =====
When creating a MS Windows System backup set, the following error message is displayed on the backup client interface:
Backup Source cannot include the location for storing the system backup
===== Cause =====
The message suggests the temporary storage location is invalid.
It is a requirement of Windows Backup Feature (WBAdmin.exe) that the volume selected for storage must be different than the volume selected for backup. In other words, you cannot configure a backup of C:\ and have the temporary storage location configured to C:\ as well.
===== Resolution =====
To resolve the issue, select another volume for the temporary location of the system backup.
===== Keywords =====
client, platform, windows, systemstate, system, storage, ad, image