As you know, to back up your Windows (Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10, etc.), you can try using the Windows built-in backup and restore tool. However, according to a survey, we find some users could not successfully complete the backup task, and they received the error code 0x80780119 as shown below:
In this situation, what should we do? How to solve the Windows backup failed not enough disk space issue?
Why We Encounter the Backup Code 0x80780119?
System reserved partition is a common reason for error code 0x80780119. If the free space of system reserved is not enough for volume shadow copy, you cannot backup Windows and receive the error code 0x80780119.
On the other hand, recovery partition also can cause backup failure with 0x80780119 error code.
How to Fix the Windows Backup Failed Not Enough Disk Space
Now, it’s time to fix 0x80780119 error in Windows 7/8/10 before making a Windows backup.
In order to solve the issue well, you can extend the system reserved partition or recovery partition.
Now, you might be wondering:
“How to extend partition?”
Here, you can try MiniTool Partition Wizard because of its excellent performance, high security and simple operation.
Launch it.
Select system reserved partition or recovery partition.
Choose Extend Partition from the left action panel.
Choose a partition or unallocated space from the drop-down list of “Take Free Space from” to take free space.
Move the sliding handle to decide how much space to take.
Click OK button to continue.
Click Apply to perform all changes.
Next, let’s see how to backup Windows.
How to Backup Windows with Ease?
In general, in addition to Windows built-in backup and restore tool, you can try another simple way to backup Windows. You can try using a professional backup tool to easily and quickly complete this task. MiniTool Partition Wizard is recommended here. This tool offers 2 excellent features to help you backup Windows. To be specific:
Copy Disk is designed to copy all partitions as well as data in several steps. Here, you can read this post “Copy Disk” to know more details.
Migrate OS to SSD/HD can help to backup Windows operating system.
Watch the following video to know more details.