How to Fix the System Image 0x80780119 Error on Windows
Creating a system image backup is essential in protecting your data and ensuring system recoverability, but the process of doing so might not always go smoothly. One such error that the users often encounter is the System Restore error 0x80780119, which prevents the users from completing the backup process.
Below, we take a look at the common causes of this issue and discuss the different solutions you’re able to try to get rid of this error for good.
Why Are You Unable to Create a System Image?
If you are unable to create a system image due to the error 0x80780119, it might be because of one or more of the following reasons:
Regardless of what might be resulting in the problem in your case, the solutions we have listed below are sure to help you get the restore utility back on track. Proceed with the solutions one by one and follow the steps carefully for successful execution.
1. Free Up Disk Space
When you create a restore point in Windows, the system requires sufficient space on the destination drive to store all the backup files. If you do not have enough space, the System Restore is likely to return errors like the 0x80780119 error.
This is why, before moving onto the complex troubleshooting methods, we recommend you ensure you have sufficient space available on the destination drive. If you are low on space, you can free it up by removing unnecessary files. Here are a few areas to focus on:
In case you have large files or folders that you do not want to remove but also don’t need immediately, you can consider moving them to an external drive to free up space.
2. Check and Repair Disk Errors
You might also be facing the system restore issue due to disk errors in the system.
During the backup process, the system needs to read data from the targeted disk and write it to the backup destination. If there is an issue with the disk, the system may have issues reading the data or might write corrupted data in the backup file, which can result in different errors.
Additionally, your disk might have bad sectors which cannot store data properly and might also prevent the system from reading data during the backup process.
To ensure this isn’t the case in your situation, it is best to check the disk for errors using the built-in utilities offered by Windows. The first tool that we recommendusing is the CHKDSK utilitywhich can be used via Command Prompt. It works by scanning the system and checking the integrity of the disk. If a problem is identified, CHKDSK will attempt to fix it automatically.
Alternatively, you can head over to the File Explorer and follow these steps:
If any issues are found, Windows will prompt you to repair them. Follow the on-screen instructions to proceed.
3. Enable System Protection
Several users also noticed that they were facing the problem due to the system protection feature being disabled for the targeted drive. If you have this option disabled in your system, we suggest enabling it and checking if that makes any difference.
Here is how you’re able to do that:
You can now close the System Protection dialog and check if the issue is resolved.
4. Delete USN Journal
The USN Journal (Update Sequence Number Journal) is a feature in the NTFS file system that tracks all the changes made on a disk. It is stored in the reserved partition and over time, it can consume a significant amount of your disk space, which may be preventing a restore point from being created.
You can reclaim this disk space by deleting the USN Journal. Doing so will also eliminate the possibility of any conflicts that might be arising due to inconsistencies between the journal and the files being backed up.
After the commands are executed, you may close Command Prompt and check if the issue is resolved.
Create a Backup Without Any More Errors on Windows
Ensuring the protection of your data should be your foremost priority, and a system image backup plays a vital role in safeguarding against unforeseen data loss. With the solutions above, you should be able to get the System Restore utility up and running in no time. However, if the problem persists, you can consider reporting the issue to Microsoft and try the specific solutions they suggest. Till then, you can switch to a third-party backup tool to safeguard your data.
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