---
id: backups.what-does-the-safety-check-found-a-problem-mean
url: https://storagestudio.us/faq/backups/what-does-the-safety-check-found-a-problem-mean
category: "Backups & restore points"
subcategory: "Status and problems"
question: "What does \"the safety check didn't pass\" mean after a backup?"
alt_questions:
  - "The backup was saved but its safety check didn't pass"
  - "the last version may be incomplete"
  - "safety check found a problem with the stored backup"
  - "backup verification failed"
short_answer: "The backup was saved but its follow-up check found a problem, so the newest version may be incomplete. Press Back up now to make a fresh one; earlier versions are unaffected."
tags: ["verification", "error", "needs attention"]
related: ["https://storagestudio.us/faq/backups/what-does-the-check-button-do", "https://storagestudio.us/faq/backups/what-does-needs-attention-mean-on-a-backup"]
applies_to: "all"
last_reviewed: 2026-10-01
---

# What does "the safety check didn't pass" mean after a backup?

It means the backup was written, but the check that runs afterwards found something wrong, so the newest version may be incomplete. The set shows **Needs attention** with *"The backup was saved but its safety check didn't pass, so the newest version may be incomplete. Try Back up now again."*

Press **Back up now** to make a fresh version, then let it check again. Earlier versions are unaffected. If the problem comes back each time, check the destination drive or account — for a drive, make sure it has free space and isn't being disconnected.