What is ‘Windows Backup error 0x8078012D’ error in Windows 10/8/7?

In this post, we are going to discuss on “How to Fix Windows Backup error 0x8078012D in Windows 10/8/7”. You will be guided with easy steps/methods to resolve the issue. Let’s starts the discussion.

‘Windows Backup error 0x8078012D’: It is common Windows error associated with Windows backup error. This error is usually appeared when you trying to create backup of your Windows Installation via ‘Windows Backup’ in your Windows 10/8/7 computer. This error prevents you from creating backup of Windows OS installation.

The possible reason behind this issue can be disabled ‘Windows Backup Service’. If you want to use ‘Windows Backup’ feature, then you should make sure your Windows backup service is enabled in your device. Another possible reason for this problem can be corruption in system files. It might possible some legitimate system files and components is missing or corrupted in your computer that’s why you are seeing this error.

‘Windows Backup error 0x8078012D’ error can also be occurred due to corrupted storage sectors. In case, if your hard disk drive contains some failing storage sectors that are no longer readable, then you girth receive this type of error. Also, conflict with Shark007 Codec Pack can cause this problem. Keep in mind that Shark0007 is in conflict with series of built-in Windows 10 software including Windows backup. You can delete Shark007 software package or other conflicting software in order to resolve the issue.

However, it is possible fix this issue by running SFC and DISM scan to repair system files and hard disk images issue, and running CHKDSK tool to repair hard disk image issue. Also, removing any conflicting software that causes software conflict issue with Windows Backup utility in computer can also be one effective solution. Let’s go for the solution.

How to fix Windows Backup error 0x8078012D in Windows 10/8/7?

Method 1: Fix ‘Windows Backup error 0x8078012D’ error with ‘PC Repair Tool’

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Method 2: Enable ‘Windows Backup Service’

This issue occurs possibly if Windows Backup service is disabled in your Windows computer. You can enable ‘Windows Backup’ service in order to resolve the issue.

Step 1: Press ‘Windows + R’ keys on keyboard, type ‘services.msc’ in the opened ‘Run’ dialog box and hit ‘Ok’ button to open ‘Services’ window

Step 2: In the opened window, locate and right-click on ‘Windows Backup’ service, and select ‘Properties’

Step 3: In the ‘Properties’ window, click on ‘General’ tab, select ‘Automatic’ from ‘Startup Type’ dropdown and click on ‘Start’ button under ‘Service Status’ section if the service is stopped running

Step 4: Finally, click on ‘Apply’ and ‘Ok’ to save the changes and restart your computer. Once done, please check if the trouble is resolved.

Method 3: Run CHKDSK Tool

CHKDSK Tool is Windows 10 built-in tool offers you to repair hard disk issue in your Windows 10 computer. This tool can resolve hard disk image issue in order to resolve Windows Backup errors.

Step 1: Press ‘Windows + X’ keys on keyboard and select ‘Command Prompt as Administrator’

Step 2: Type ‘CHKDSK /R for C:’ command in command and hit ‘Enter’ key to execute

Step 3: Wait to complete the process. Once done, restart your computer and check if the trouble is resolved.

Method 4: Run SFC Scan and DISM scan

You can also try to resolve the issue by running SFC scan to repair system files issues, and running DISM tool to repair hard disk image issue.

Step 1: Open ‘Command Prompt as Administrator’

Step 2: Run SFC Scan. Type ‘sfc /scannnow’ command and hit ‘Enter’ key to execute

Step 3: Now, run DISM scan. Type the following command and hit ‘Enter’ to execute

DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth

Step 4: Wait to complete the process. Once done, restart your computer and please check if the trouble is resolved.

Method 5: Uninstall Shark007 Codec application

If you are using Shark0007 Codec application in your computer, then application can cause software conflict issue with Windows Backup and result in ‘Windows Backup error 0x8078012D’ error. To resolve the issue, you need to remove any conflicting software like Shark007 Codec from computer.

Step 1: Press ‘Windows + R’ keys on keyboard, type ‘appwiz.cpl’ in the opened ‘Run’ dialog box and hit ‘Ok’ to open ‘Programs & Features’ window

Step 2: Now, find and select ‘Shark007’ software, and select ‘Uninstall’

Step 3: Follow on-screen instructions to finish uninstall process.

Step 4: Once done, restart your computer and check if the problem is resolved

Method 6: Disable or uninstall third-party antivirus software

Sometimes, this type of issue occurs due to your third-party software installed in computer. You can either disable or uninstall your third-party antivirus software in order to resolve the issue. To disable your antivirus, you need right-click on your ‘Antivirus’ icon on ‘System Tray’ and select ‘Stop’, ‘Disable’ or other similar options to disable your antivirus. Once done, please check if it works.

If disabling antivirus software doesn’t work, then you can uninstall your antivirus software in order to resolve the issue. To do so, you need to open ‘Programs and Features’ window using above method, and now find and remove your antivirus software from list of programs. Once done, please check if the issue is resolved.

Method 7: Perform Clean Windows OS install

If the above steps didn’t work, then you can try to fix the issue by performing clear Windows OS installation. To do so, you can follow our instructions given on ‘How to clean install Windows 10’. Hope this will help.

Conclusion

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