Users often encounter the error $ 0027 Windows cannot find a system image on this computer $ 0027 when trying to restore a system image. A system image is basically a backup of all your data on the system. It can be the backup of one of the volumes on your hard drive or the entire hard drive. This is very useful in some cases, for example, if you cannot get back to your system for any reason or if your system has become corrupted, then you can easily use this feature and get started safely.
However, when you take a picture of the system, for example, a disk drive and then use that backup to restore the data, you might get the above mentioned error. This is not a major problem and occurs due to a number of easily fixable reasons., Thus, there is nothing to worry about, since your data will remain safe.
Windows system image error
What Causes Windows Can't Find A System Image On This Windows Computer Error 10?
As we mentioned earlier, This error arises due to a specific number of reasons which are:
- Rename the WindowsImageBackup folder . One of the reasons the error appears is if the WindowsImageBackup folder is renamed. This folder is responsible for storing all your data.
- Rename subfolders . Similar to the cause mentioned above, the error may also appear if the subfolders of the WindowsImageBackup folder are renamed.
Now that we have mentioned the causes, let's take a look at the solutions:
Solution 1: put WindowsImageBackup folder in root directory
If the WindowsImageBackup folder is not in the root directory of the drive, Windows will have trouble finding the folder and, Thus, you will be prompted for the error. The root directory means that the folder should not be stored inside a folder but in the main directory, for example:
WindowsImageBackup folder in the root directory
F:WindowsImageBackup.
In the example above, the folder is in the root directory and is not attached as a subfolder.
Solution 2: don't add subfolders in WindowsImageBackup folder
Another reason for the error could be the creation of subfolders in the WindowsImageBackup folder. The folder should be left as is and should not be played with. In case you have added subfolders in WindowsImageBackup folder, be sure to remove them.
Solution 3: a system image for each USB drive
If you have stored multiple images on a single USB drive, it may confuse Windows and show you the error. Therefore, make sure to store a system image for each USB drive. Storing system images of different volumes of your hard drive on a single USB drive will always prevent you from restoring your data.
A backup of the Windows backup folder image
Solution 4: rename the system images folder
If you have renamed the system image folder after storing it to a USB memory or whatever, that could also be the cause of the error. While data is being restored, Windows looks for the WindowsImageBackup folder, which is the default name of the system images folder. Therefore, make sure the folder name is WindowsImageBackup.
Solution 5: Windows ImageBackup subfolders
The system images folder, by default, contains some subfolders needed to restore data. If you have renamed the subfolders in the WindowsImageBackup folder, restore them to their original names.
Subfolders of the Windows ImageBackup Backup Folder
Check the instructions mentioned above to restore your data safely.
