Following is one of 63 errors when backing up my user account (Win 10-64 bit).
Failed to copy from Source : File is locked (C:\Users\xxxxxx\ntuser.dat.LOG1): The process cannot access the file because it is being used by another process
Another error message: Failed to copy from Source : File is locked (C:\Users\xxxxxx\AppData\Local\Packages\5A894077.McAfeeSecurity_wafk5atnkzcwy\Settings\settings.dat.LOG2): The process cannot access the file because it is being used by another process
How do I stop these processes and avoid errors, or does it matter? SyncBack Free reports "Failure" of backup due to errors.
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Errors during backup
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mmullins_98
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Re: Errors during backup
SyncBackFree cannot copy locked/open files. You must either exclude those files from your backup or stop any programs that keep the files locked/open prior starting the backup.
In your case you may be able to eliminate your errors by ticking Compare Options > Attributes settings page the option 'Do not copy system files'.
Also, SyncBack is not designed to backup your whole system, rather it is good at backing up user files.
In your case you may be able to eliminate your errors by ticking Compare Options > Attributes settings page the option 'Do not copy system files'.
Also, SyncBack is not designed to backup your whole system, rather it is good at backing up user files.