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Running ATI 2016 manually will not initiate the backup

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Hi,

I've been running ATI 2015 with perfect results, and versions back to ATI 2012 before that. I always run manual backups (ie when required).

I've upgraded ATI 2015 to ATI 2016 build 6569. Installed without problem, taking on most of the previous settings. Now all settings have been set up, including source (Windows 7 boot drive) and target (D:\folder data drive). The green tick is showing between the source and destination boxes.

When I click the green "Back up now" button, the green tick greys out for about a second, then it returns to green, and no further action is showing. It returns to the "ready to backup" screen every time. Just will not run the backup program. No green backup bar, time remaining, GB size, etc, etc is showing. It just sits there, ready to run the backup, but won't do so.

Thanks for any advice on why the backup will not commence.

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Hello Nova,

Some thoughts here:

1. Download a copy of the Log File Viewer app and check to see what is being written in the service log for the tasks you are trying to run?

2. Try to create a completely new backup task, something simple with just a single folder for example, then see if that will run.

3. You could also use the Acronis Scheduler Manager to check that there are no active scheduled tasks using Get List 

4. If none of the above helps, then it may be best to do a clean install of ATIH 2016 build 6569

Perform a clean install of ATIH 2016

First uninstall the program via the Control Panel (or use an uninstaller such as Revo).

Run the Acronis Cleanup Tool (link in my signature below), then restart the computer.
Note: The KB document for the Cleanup Tool refers to checking for entries in the Windows registry - I have ignored this step on the occasions I have used it with no detriment, though if making changes to the registry, I strongly advise either exporting the registry before the change(s), or create a System Restore point, or image the drive for protection.

Reinstall the ATIH software (download a fresh copy from your Acronis Account if needed or if you don't have the latest build version installer).  Run the install as an Administrator (right-click on the installer to take this option).

Note 1: The cleanup tool will remove all your backup tasks and task history.  If you want to protect this information, then open C:\ProgramData\Acronis\TrueImageHome\ in Windows Explorer - this may be hidden on some systems - if so, go to the Folder option in the View pane and enable hidden files & folders).

Save a copy of the Database and Scripts folders to another location to restore back later.

Note 2: In order to restore the above folders & contents, you must stop all Acronis Services & Programs else you will encounter locked files in the Database folder.  I would suggest testing a simple backup works successfully before restoring these folders.
 

 

Hi Steve,

All fixed. After I ran the Acronis Cleanup Tool, opting to remove every option offered, then rebooting, the ATIH 2016 build 6569 program installed perfectly. Once the settings were done, the backup and restore operations are all working fine.

Thanks for your great advice.

Thank you for feeding back and glad to hear all is working Ok again.