Backup problem

Question

I am trying to use the XP backup program...using the Wizard...I select the files...select the destination as 'D'...click Next and get   'The backup file name could not be used   D:/ May 2006 Backup.bkf'   'Please ensure it is a valid path and you have sufficient access'   Any suggestions welcomed,   Matt.

Irish2005 · Answer

Is D:\ your CDrom? If so, backup your data to your hard drive and then copy it over to your CDrom if it fits on a CD.   Thanks

Matt35 · Answer

Irish,

Thanks - D is my CDrom...I tried to backup and now have 9 files when I do a search...these are C Windows Internet Logs RDB files

(2)(3)(2) with 1.24mb

others are similar until Backup RDB file 1.25mb and the last one is NT Backup.exe-2A990C03.

I have gone from about 31-6 free space to 30-8.

Is it safe to delete these files and try again?

Matt.

HiGhLaNdEr48 · Answer

Matt35 I dont know about the files you found but as Irish2005 said in his respose, you cannot backup directly  to a cd drive. Create a folder in your documents and name it backup or anything else you want to call it.Go to windows backup utility again and check what you are going to backup then send backup to the new folder in your documents. When this is completed then you can send this folder to a cd drive to save as a backup.

Matt35 · Answer

Thanks guys, but..I go to backup or restore wizard...I click 'let me choose what to backup'...next, I choose My Documents... Next,Backup type destination and name...

The first box...Select the backup type is not live...I have only the choice of D drive or 3.5 inch floppy...

Am I missing something?

Matt.

PS - coming from Glasgow I am getting some local help today? I regret having highlighted this post but can't see how to put it back in the list.

Message Edited by Matt35 on 05-25-200610:08 AM

HiGhLaNdEr48 · Answer

Matt35, open the backup program and uncheck always start in wizard mode and click advanced mode.Choose the second tab on top called backup,choose what to back up, in bottom box (backup media or file name)put in path. In my case the path is automatically entered as C:\documents and settings\username\desktop. On bottom right, click start backup. A new box appears type in name and on top right, click start backup.This should work for you.

Matt35 · Answer

Thanks again for all your help - will give it a try. Matt.

Matt35 · Answer

OK - I followed your advice and made the backup...Thanks again.

I now have "Active backup destination:File"

Media name "desktop created 26/05/2006 at 11:30

Backup (via shadow copy) of "C:"

Backup set #1 on media #1

etc etc

Files 402 Bytes 403638697...

How can I now find this file and put it on a CD for safety?

Matt.

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