Fix: Backup error code 0x80070032 on Windows 11 / 10

Windows Operating System occasionally shows up the error code 0x80070032 when you try to automatically backup the system files and folders, or when you try to move your hard disk to take the backup. The error message reads as follows,

Sorry, but it didn’t work. To learn more, look for error code 0x80070032

Fix 1: Delete old backups

Step 1: Press Win+I keys to open the Settings Page.

Step 2: Click on System.

Step 3: Scroll down to click on About.

Step 4: Now, Click on System Properties.

Step 5: In the appearing window, under the System Protection tab, click on Configure.

Step 6: Simply click on Delete button. Make sure you check the radio button aganist Turn on System Protection.

Step 7: Finally, after the process is completed and click on Apply.

Step 8: Restart your system.

Fix 2: Perform a system restore

Step 1: In the taskbar search tab, type Create a System Restore point and hit Enter.

Step 2: In the appearing window, Click on System Restore.

Step 3: The System Restore window opens, click on Next.

Step 4: Select the restore point you wish for and click on Next.

Step 5: Finally, click on Finish.

Step 6:  An appering window will appear asking for permission, click on Yes.

Step 7: Restart your system.

Fix 3: Reset the PC and take backup

Step 1: In the taskbar search tab, type Reset this PC and hit Enter.

Step 2: Now, click on Reset PC.

Step 3: Select either Remove Everything or Keep all my files to start the reset process.

Step 4: Now, select either cloud Reset or Local Reset.

Step 5: Next, follow the on-creen instructions to finally click on Reset option.

After trying out the above fix, make sure you create the backup using the Robust Backup and Restore tool. To do this follow the steps given below,

Step 1: In the taskbar search tab, type Control Panel and hit Enter.

Step 2: Click on Backup and Restore ( Windows 7) under System and Security.

Step 3: Now, click on Set up Backup.

Step 4: In the appearing window, select the drive you like to take the backup. (Here, I have selected D Drive)

Step 5: Now, select either Let Windows Decide or Let me choose in the appearing window and click Next.

Step 6: Select the items you want to backup and click on Next.

Step 7: Follow the on screen instructions and click on Save Settings and Backup.

Step 8: The backup will start. It may take sometime to complete the process.

That’s all.

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