NS_S_WMPBR_SUCCESS (0X000D1135) - Backup or Restore successful!
This isn't an error — it's Windows telling you a backup or restore just completed. But if you're seeing it when you shouldn't, here's how to stop it.
What You're Seeing Is Not an Error
You're looking at NS_S_WMPBR_SUCCESS (0x000D1135) and thinking something's broken. It's not. That code literally means "Backup or Restore successful." It's a success message from Windows Media Player or Windows Media Center — not a failure.
I had a client last year call me in a panic because this popped up every time they closed Media Center. They'd been ignoring it for weeks. Took me 30 seconds to explain it's a pat on the back from Microsoft, not a slap.
The Fix: Stop the Backup Notification
If you're seeing this when you didn't ask for a backup, it's because Windows Media Center (or WMP) is set to auto-backup your library settings. Here's how to shut it off:
- Open Windows Media Center (search for it in the Start menu).
- Scroll to Tasks → Settings.
- Go to General → Automatic Playback Options.
- Look for Backup or Backup Settings.
- Set it to Never or disable automatic backup.
- Exit and restart.
That's it. The popup dies. No more success code staring at you.
If you're not using Media Center at all (it's been deprecated since Windows 10), uninstall it. Go to Control Panel → Programs and Features → Turn Windows features on or off. Uncheck Media Features → Windows Media Center. Reboot.
Why You're Seeing This Success Code
Windows Media Center and Windows Media Player have a backup routine that saves your playlists, ratings, and album art. When it runs (on a schedule or at app exit), it logs 0x000D1135 as a success. The problem is that log gets shown to you as a popup or event entry, which feels like an error because it's a hex code.
Microsoft designed this for debugging, not for end users. It's like a mechanic leaving a diagnostic tool on your dashboard. Just turn it off.
Less Common Variations
Some users see this code in Event Viewer under Windows Logs → Application. If that's your case, ignore it — it's informational, not a warning or error. You can filter it out by creating a custom view that excludes event ID 0x000D1135.
Had a guy once who got this code in a System Restore log after using Windows Backup. Same thing — success message, not a problem. If you're using third-party backup software and see this, check if it's importing WMP settings. Disable WMP integration in that software.
Another rare case: if you're running an old version of Windows Home Server or Windows Server 2008 with Media Center installed, this code can show up in backup logs for the entire server. Disable Media Center backup there too.
Prevention: Keep It From Coming Back
Once you kill the auto-backup, it's done. But if you ever reinstall Windows or upgrade to a new version (like Windows 11), Media Center won't be there by default. That's actually good — no more success code.
If you're on an older system where Media Center is still present, just remember to disable backup after any major update. Windows updates have a nasty habit of resetting some settings. I've seen it happen twice to the same client.
Also, if you use Windows Backup and Restore (the legacy one), don't confuse this code with a hardware failure. It's specific to WMP and Media Center, not your hard drive dying.
Bottom Line
0x000D1135 is a green light, not a red one. Turn off the auto-backup in Media Center, or uninstall Media Center entirely, and you'll never see it again. If you're still worried, check Event Viewer — if it's labeled as "Information" with that code, you're fine. Move on.
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