HDP 1.3.0 with HDP for PC/VM Version 2.3.1 (2025/12/08) sticks at "Preparing"

I have updated my HDP backup apps both on my TS-262 and my Windows 11 PC. I have uninstalled, rebooted and reinstalled. Recreated the volume, repository and shared folder. However when I try a backup it stops at Preparing. I have left it running for hours but no progress. Am I alone and need to raise a support ticket or is this a “feature” of the new versions? It is a major problem as I have removed my existing backups as part of trying to fix this and whilst I have external HBS backups I’m not sure they would be readable with the new versions.

Graham

You probably need a ticket. After weeks of not working, I backed up all 7 of my pc’s today and made new boot thumb drives (since all the software was new). Took most of the day.

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Just following up on this issue. HDP PC Agent 1.3.1 should have resolved the problem you encountered. We recommend updating to this version to see if it works for you. Thank you!