How to correct a windows 11 error 0x80070002F and restore D: drive partition

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2026-08-25T00:33:28.72+00:00

Hi, MS Edge browser, Windows 11 2H52 x64 - I had 2 D: drives, I got a pop up message to reconnect my file history, it has been disconnected for some time. Onedrive was low space, I noted it had 2 copies of photo's therefore I deleted 1 D: drive, alas it deleted both. Now when I do a backup I get error 0x80070002F. How do I get my D: drive partition back please? Will the windows updates automatically detect and fix errorsor do I need a fresh install of Windows 11? Thank you.User's image

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  1. Jeronimo Fuerte 45,305 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2026-08-25T01:28:00.5933333+00:00

    The screenshot error means Windows Backup is trying to copy paths that no longer exist. These include the virtual Phone Link folders for the Galaxy S21 and the missing Contacts and Searches folders. Open Control Panel > Backup and Restore (Windows 7) > Change settings, select Let me choose, and deselect those nonexistent folders under the user libraries or “Additional locations.” If necessary, disconnect the phone in Settings > Bluetooth & devices > Mobile devices, restart Windows, and configure the backup again.

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