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Sometimes Windows system displays error messages regarding corrupted or missing Backup and Restore Center.lnk files. Situations like that can occur, for example, during a software installation process. Each software program requires certain resources, libraries, and source data to work properly. Corrupted or nonexistent Backup and Restore Center.lnk file can therefore effect in failed execution of the started process.

Backup and Restore Center.lnk file @%systemroot%\system32\sdcpl.dll,-100. The file was developed by Microsoft for use with Windows software. Here you will find detailed information about the file and instructions how to proceed in the event of Backup and Restore Center.lnk related errors on your device. You can also download Backup and Restore Center.lnk file compatible with Windows 7, Windows Vista devices which will (most probably) allow you to solve the problem.

Compatible with: Windows 7, Windows Vista

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1 Information about Backup and Restore Center.lnk file
2 Errors related to Backup and Restore Center.lnk file
3 How to fix Backup and Restore Center.lnk related errors?

3.1 Scanning for malicious software
3.2 System and driver update
3.3 System File Checker tool
3.4 System recovery

4 Download Backup and Restore Center.lnk

4.1 List of Backup and Restore Center.lnk file versions

File info

General information
Filename	Backup and Restore Center.lnk
File extension	LNK
Description	@%systemroot%\system32\sdcpl.dll,-100

Software
Program	Windows 7
Software	Windows
Author	Microsoft
Software version	7

Details
File size	1304
Oldest file	2006-11-02
Latest file	2009-07-14
MIME type	application/octet-stream

Most common Backup and Restore Center.lnk file related problems

There are various types of errors related to Backup and Restore Center.lnk file. Backup and Restore Center.lnk file may be located in wrong file directory on your device, may not be present in the system, or may be infected with malicious software and therefore not work correctly. Below is a list of most common error messages related to Backup and Restore Center.lnk file. If you encounter one listed below (or similar), please consider the following suggestions.

Backup and Restore Center.lnk is corrupted
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Backup and Restore Center.lnk file error
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Backup and Restore Center.lnk file could not be loaded
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Application could not be started because Backup and Restore Center.lnk file is missing. Reinstall the application to solve the problem.

Problems related to Backup and Restore Center.lnk can be addressed in various ways. Some methods are meant only for advanced users. If you don't have confidence in your skills, we suggest consulting a specialist. Fixing Backup and Restore Center.lnk file errors should be approached with utmost caution for any mistakes can result in unstable or unproperly working system. If you have the necassary skills, please proceed.

How to fix Backup and Restore Center.lnk errors in just few steps?

Remember, before taking any action related to system files perform a backup copy of your data!

Backup and Restore Center.lnk file errors can be caused by various factors, so its is beneficial to try to fix them using various methods.

Step 1: Scan your computer for any malicious software

Windows files are commonly attacked by malicious software that prevents them from working properly. First step in addressing problems with Backup and Restore Center.lnk file or any other Windows system files should be scanning the system for malicious software using an antivirus tool.

If by any chance you don't have any antivirus software installed on your system yet, you should do it immediately. Unprotected system is not only a source of file errors, but, more importantly, makes your system vulnerable to many dangers. If you don't know which antivirus tool to choose, consult this Wikipedia article – comparison of antivirus software.

Step 2: Update your system and drivers.

Installing relevant Microsoft Windows patches and updates may solve your problems related to Backup and Restore Center.lnk file. Use dedicated Windows tool to perform the update.

Go to the Windows "Start" menu
Type "Windows Update" in the search field
Choose the appropriate software program (name may vary depending on your system version)
Check if your system is up to date. If any unapplied updates are listed, install them immediately.
After the update has been done,restart your computer in order to complete the process.

Beside updating the system, it is recommended that you install latest device drivers, as drivers can influence proper working of Backup and Restore Center.lnk or other system files. In order to do so, go to your computer or device producer's website where you will find information regarding latest driver updates.

Step 3: Use System File Checker (SFC) tool

System File Checker is a Microsoft Windows tool. As the name suggests, the tool is used for identyfing and addressing system file related errors, including those related to Backup and Restore Center.lnk file. After an error related to%fileextension% file has been discovered, the program attempts to automatically replace the Backup and Restore Center.lnk file with properly working version. To use the tool:

Go to the Windows "Start" menu
Type "cmd" in the search field
Locate "Command Prompt" result – don't run it yet:
Click the right mouse button and select "Run as Administrator" option
Type "sfc /scannow" in console prompt to start the program and follow the instructions

Step 4: Restoring Windows system

Another approach is to restore system to previous state, before the Backup and Restore Center.lnk file error occured. In order to restore your system, follow the instructions below

Go to the Windows "Start" menu
Type "System Restore" in the search field
Start the system restore tool – it's name may differ depending on version of the system
The application will guide you through the process – read the messages carefully
After the process has finished, restart your computer.

If all the above-mentioned methods failed and the Backup and Restore Center.lnk file problem has not been resolved, proceed to the next step. Remember that the following steps are intended only for advanced users.

Download and replace Backup and Restore Center.lnk file

The last solution is to manually download and replace Backup and Restore Center.lnk file in appropriate folder on the disk. Select file version compatible with your operating system and click the "Download" button. Next, go to your web browser's "Downloaded" folder and copy the downloaded Backup and Restore Center.lnk file.

Go to the folder where the file should be located and paste the downloaded file. Below is the list of Backup and Restore Center.lnk file example directory paths.

Windows 7: C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Maintenance\
Windows Vista: C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Maintenance\

If the steps did not solve your Backup and Restore Center.lnk file problem, you should consult a professional. A probability exists that the error(s) might be device-related and therefore should be resolved at the hardware level. A fresh operating system installation might be necessary – a faulty system installation process can result in data loss.

File versions list

Filename Backup and Restore Center.lnk

System Windows 7

File size 1304 bytes

Date 2009-07-14

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File details
	MD5	aee6e4de4f4b97d2ba3b238c62833c36
	SHA1	384060020d0f740a4d29861fb8a883f8ab032cc2
	SHA256	ee95d310c73ca16e33e4ca01221c46cf2826d68774613aee16cb2a6bebfdfc47
	CRC32	5152f618
	Example file location	C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Maintenance\

Filename Backup and Restore Center.lnk

System Windows Vista

File size 1699 bytes

Date 2006-11-02

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File details
	MD5	1aaca53fdaca235f1c49dd7dcce926f2
	SHA1	75f7cde688826203634693ee7bac5ab643c7de6b
	SHA256	1f96a719f6b0e0b0999365b7437a5a91b6daf366bd0b32fb21399b5404ac8d96
	CRC32	dd6eb61f
	Example file location	C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Maintenance\