Windows 7 - cannot choose or add default backup location (WHERE the backup on)

I help a friend who has a Windows 7 based PC.  We tried to restore from a backup, and that's why, as a precautionary measure has changed rather than a backup on a USB FlashDrive to a single backup before restoring.  The restore was not successful (for other reasons), and now, we're just trying to change the user settings to save the suggested files and folders TO a location on its internal hard drive, not the USB drive more as default.  The only option available when opening settings allows you to use the DVD player.  I can't add a location or moved to other than that.  We worked on it for over an hour this morning and nothing I've tried has worked.  I tried to turn the calendar off thinking it would pass by a new configuration.  I tried deleting the USB and when the error message came had hoped to choose a different location, but he gave me the DVD player.  I tried a "Assistant" help, but there is none.  I searched the Microsoft Community of previous posts, but makes me return to the backup and restore even settings window with no possibility to choose other than the DVD player.  Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Kay

Hello Kay,.

Welcome to the Microsoft Community Forum.

This error occurs generally if one of the services required for windows to work backup is disabled or has not started.

To check the services, click Start, in the Start Search bar type services , and then press enter.

Please check that the following services are enabled:

-"Remote Procedure Call" (RPCSS) must be active, Automatic.

'COM + Event System"(EventSystem) must be active, Manual.

-'System Event Notification Service"(SENSE) must be active, Automatic.

-"Volume Shadow Copy" (VSS) must be active, Manual.

'Microsoft Software Shadow Copy provider' (SWPRV) must be active, Manual.

Once you make changes according to the above specifications, you can try a backup and check to see if that solves the problem.

I also suggest you to run a SFC scan.

How to use the System File Checker tool to fix the system files missing or corrupted on Windows Vista or Windows 7

http://support.Microsoft.com/default.aspx/KB/929833?p=1

See also the link provided below for more information about changing the location where you can save files.

Change when you save your files

Do we know the State of the question, so that we can help you further.

Thank you.

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