Stop Windows Server Backup - How To Discuss
Emily Wilson
Updated on June 02, 2026
Stop Windows Server Backup
How do I disable Windows Server Backup?
Stop a backup in progress- Open the dashboard.
- Click Devices in the navigation bar.
- Click the server in the computer list, then click Stop server backup in the task pane.
- Click Yes to confirm the action.
How do I log out of Wbadmin MSC?
Close Wbadmin. msc and then restart it.- Delete / save log files: C: WindowsLogsWindowsServerBackup.
- Remove Feature: Windows Backup Server
- Restart the server.
- Start over to be on the safe side.
- Install Feature: Windows Backup Server
- Open cmd (with admin rights) run (and answer yes): delete the wbadmin directory.
- Start Windows Server Backup.
- Select Local Backup.
- In the actions area, click Backup once to start the backup wizard.
- On the Backup Options page, select Various options, then click Next.
- On the Select a Backup Configuration page, select Custom, then click Next.