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When creating a file backup set for a Windows computer with no password setup, the following error message is displayed:

"Blank password is not allowed because of an account restriction. Please set a password for your account."

Even for a Windows computer with no password setup, a password is required if certain pre-defined backup sources are selected as backup sources, such as but not limited to:

  • Desktop
  • Documents
  • Favorites
  • Outlook
  • Windows Live Mail

To resolve the issue:

  1. Unselect all pre-defined backup sources.
  2. Select I would like to choose the files to backup.
  3. Tick off the checkbox for Show Files.
  4. Manually select the corresponding folder and files.

    (e.g. C:\Users\username\Desktop)