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Look under the schedule line on the backup set's card. For a scheduled set it reads "Next backup …" with the day and time. If something is holding it, an orange line explains why instead — for example waiting for power.

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The line above it summarises the rule in plain English, such as "Every day at 02:00 · only on power". Click Change… to adjust it.

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Backups & restore points · When backups run

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How can I tell when my next backup will run?

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Short answer: The backup set's card shows 'Next backup …' with the day and time under its schedule line, or an orange note explaining why it's waiting.

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Look under the schedule line on the backup set's card. For a scheduled set it reads "Next backup …" with the day and time. If something is holding it, an orange line explains why instead — for example waiting for power.

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The line above it summarises the rule in plain English, such as "Every day at 02:00 · only on power". Click Change… to adjust it.

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