here, we have discussed the probable ways to fix the backup not working in Windows 11 issue.

Be sure to try them out one by one on your gadget and follow the steps as they are.

As aforementioned, missing or corrupted system files can cause the backup feature to not work properly.

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2.On the search results page, hit theRun as administratoroption for the Command Prompt tool.

3.ClickYeson the Windows security prompt.

4.Now,bang out the following commandand pressEnter:

5.Wait for the scan to complete.

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Hence, after you restart the rig, check whether the backup feature is working or not.

This is another command-line tool to check internal issues in Windows 11 and fix them right away.

However, do note that the DISM scan includes three separate command-line tools that we have mentioned below.

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1.Search forcmdon your Windows 11 unit andrun it as administrator.

2.Once the Command Prompt tool opens, throw in the following commands and pressEnterone by one.

3.Wait for the scans to complete and thenrestart your gear.

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The DISM tool fixes various system-level functions in Windows 11.

Hence, the backup not working in Windows 11 issue should be fixed following this process.

This essentially resets the backup service in Windows 11 and might fix it instantly.

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2.Once the Services window opens, find theWindows Backupoption on the right pane.

3.Double-hit it open and click theStartbutton.

you’ve got the option to also select theAutomaticoption forStartup pop in.

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4.After making the changes, click theApplybutton below to save them.

Restartyour Windows 11 machine.

So, to verify if RPC is set to automatic or not, simply follow the steps below.

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1.Search forServicesusing the search icon/ bar on the Taskbar.

2.Right-hit the Services app andrun it as administrator, or pick the same on the right pane.

3.On the right pane, find theRemote Procedure Calloption anddouble-press itto open.

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4.For the Startup pop in option, double-check it is set toAutomatic.

If it is not, choose it change it and click theApplybutton below to save the changes.

5.Now, exit the RPC properties window and find theRPC Endpoint Mapperin the Services window, and double-select it.

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6.ensure this one is also set toAutomaticfor Startup pop in.

If it is not, change it toAutomaticand back up your changes by clicking theApply button.

To do this:

1.OpenFile Explorerin Windows 11.

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2.Right-select theC Driveand click onProperties.

3.Now, go to theToolstab from the top-nav bar.

4.Under theError checkingsection, click theCheckbutton.

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5.On the following prompt, click theScan driveoption.

Run CHKDSK in Windows 11

Another command-line tool to fix internal errors in Windows 11 is the CHKDSK tool.

To do this:

1.Open theSettingsapp on your Windows 11 unit.

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2.Click theWindows Updatetab on the side-nav bar and then click theCheck for updatesbutton.

3.Wait for the Windows update tool to check for the latest available updates.

4.Once the updates show up, click theDownload & installbutton to install them on your gear.

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Then go to the Windows backup option to control the backup features in Windows 11.

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