Windows backup vanished??

[DampDog]

Well slightly odd one this. I back up my files pretty regularly (SyncToy) anyway but thought I've not created a disk image for maybe 12 months so I'll make one.

So I click
Control panel
System & security
Backup & restore..

Window opens, but just says "Backup or restore your files" at the top of the window as normal, but the window is completely empty?? No button, icons or text.. It's vanished???

Any ideas, never seen anything like it.

Just tried running sfc /scannow.

100% No file violations...

Stummped...

Anyone??

 

[DampDog]

Well after lots of Googling, I eventually found a fix for anyone that's interested. Apparently while not common, it has been reported before.

1. Log in as an administrator.
2. Open Command Prompt (cmd.exe) or click the Run... command in the Windows Start Menu.

Quote:
By default, the Run... option is not shown. But you can right-click the Start Menu, select Properties -> Start Menu -> Customize... and tick the Run command check box to show the option.
3. Type "regsvr32 sdrsvc" without the double quotes and press the ENTER key (return).
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This adds the registry entries that are contained within sdrsvc.dll (Windows Backup service core file) and should fix your problem.

I tried one or two other suggested remedies prior to this but this sorted it.