Windows Backup - Windows 10 Service
Provides Windows Backup and Restore capabilities.
This service also exists in Windows 11, 8 and Vista.
Startup Type
| Windows 10 version | Home | Pro | Education | Enterprise |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1507 | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| 1511 | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| 1607 | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| 1703 | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| 1709 | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| 1803 | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| 1809 | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| 1903 | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| 1909 | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| 2004 | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| 20H2 | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| 21H1 | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| 21H2 | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| 22H2 | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual |
Default Properties
| Display name: | Windows Backup |
| Service name: | SDRSVC |
| Type: | own |
| Path: | %WinDir%\system32\svchost.exe -k SDRSVC |
| File: | %WinDir%\System32\SDRSVC.dll |
| Error control: | normal |
| Object: | localSystem |
| Privileges: |
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Default Behavior
The Windows Backup service is running as localSystem in its own process of svchost.exe. No other services run in the same process. If Windows Backup fails to start, the error is logged. Windows 10 startup proceeds, but a message box is displayed informing you that the SDRSVC service has failed to start.
Dependencies
Windows Backup is unable to start, if the Remote Procedure Call (RPC) service is stopped or disabled.
Restore Default Startup Type of Windows Backup
Automated Restore
1. Select your Windows 10 edition and release, and then click on the Download button below.
2. Save the RestoreWindowsBackupWindows10.bat file to any folder on your hard drive.
3. Right-click the downloaded batch file and select Run as administrator.
4. Restart the computer to save changes.
Note. Make sure that the SDRSVC.dll file exists in the %WinDir%\System32 folder. If this file is missing you can try to restore it from your Windows 10 installation media.