FIX: 0x80042414 – System Image Restore Failed. Windows did not find any disk (Solved).
If you're getting error 0x80042414 when trying to restore a system image in Windows, continue reading below to fix the problem.
Problem in details: When you try to perform a system image recovery on Windows 11/10 or on Windows Server 2016/2019, the process fails with error 0x80042414:
"The system image restore failed. Error Details: Windows did not find any disk which it can use for recreating volumes present in backup. Offline disks, cluster shared disks or disks explicitly excluded by user will not be used by Windows. Ensure that disks are online and no disks are excluded by mistake (0x80042414)."
How to fix error 0x80042414: Windows did not find any disk for System Image Recovery. (Windows 11/10 & Windows Server)
When Windows can't find the disk to install Windows or restore a system image, it means that the machine has a storage controller that Windows doesn't recognize because it doesn't have the necessary driver for it. To fix the problem, proceed as follows:
- Related article: FIX: We couldn't find any drives to install Windows 10/11 on laptops/desktops with NVME disks.
Step 1. Download Storage Controller Drivers.
1. From another computer, go to your device manufacturer's support website and download the necessary drivers for the storage controller.*
* Notes/Help:
1. Usually on laptops/desktops with Intel CPUs and an NVME disk, you need to download the Intel Rapid Storage Technology (IRST) driver from the manufacturer.
2. If you are experiencing error 0x80042414 when trying to restore a Dell or HP Windows Server from an image, you need to download the RAID controller drivers from your server manufacturer.
2. Extract and copy the downloaded driver to a Windows USB installation drive.
Step 2. Load Storage Controller Driver in System Image Recovery.
1. Boot the affected computer from the Windows installation USB drive you copied the storage drivers.
2. At the first screen choose Next and then select Repair your computer.
3. Click Troubleshoot and then System Image Recovery.
4. On the next screen select the System Image to restore your computer from and click Next.
5. On the next screen, click Install drivers.
6. Click OK on the "Add Drivers" prompt.
7. Now select the Windows USB drive in Explorer and then open the folder where you saved the storage controller drivers.
8. Explore the contents of all folders to locate the INF driver file for the storage controller. Then select it and click Open.
9. Select the storage controller driver and click Add Drivers.
10. Wait for Windows to load the drivers and when done, click Next.
11. Finally click Finish and then Yes to restore the computer from the system image.
That's it! Let me know if this guide has helped you by leaving your comment about your experience. Please like and share this guide to help others.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is error 0x80042414 when restoring a system image?
Error 0x80042414 occurs during a system image recovery process on Windows 11/10 or Windows Server 2016/2019, indicating that Windows couldn't find any disk to use for recreating volumes present in the backup.
Why does error 0x80042414 occur?
The error occurs because Windows doesn't recognize the machine's storage controller and lacks the necessary driver, preventing it from finding the disk to restore the system image.
How can I fix error 0x80042414 on Windows?
To fix error 0x80042414, you need to download the storage controller drivers from the manufacturer's website, copy them to a Windows USB installation drive, and load them during the System Image Recovery process.
Where can I find the necessary storage controller drivers?
You can find the required drivers on your device manufacturer's support website. For laptops/desktops with Intel CPUs and NVME disks, download the Intel Rapid Storage Technology (IRST) driver. For Dell or HP Windows Servers, download the RAID controller drivers from the server manufacturer.
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