Error code 0x8100002f- Backup skipped backing up F:\music as it is on the backup target. why is this happening and what can I do to fix this? i am useing the let Windows choose what to backup option Thank you foghorn1

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Thank you all for your help. I finally just went to the f drive and removed the file and now the backup preforms with no problems.Jeff Dreyfous

Hi, According the issue, I want to confirm whether “F:\music” is exist in your computer? When you chose “Let Windows choose(recommended)” the following items are included in your backup: 1. Data files that are saved in libraries, on the desktop, and in default Windows folders for all people with a user account on the computer. 2. If the drive you are saving your backup on is formatted using the NTFS file system and has enough disk space, a system image of your programs, Windows, and all drivers and registry settings are also included in the backup. From the error message –“ Error code 0x8100002f- Backup skipped backing up F:\music as it is on the backup target.” This message tell us your system is backup a folder which is located in the target partition. Please check if you set a hard-link which associated the target partition. Please remember to click Mark as Answer on the post that helps you, and to click Unmark as Answer if a marked post does not actually answer your question. This can be beneficial to other community members reading the thread.