I have a Liteon CD-RW drive in my Windows XP computer.
When I try to use the microsoft "NTbackup" routine which
I installed via the provided CD (get NERO wizard when
activating) I get as far as "not valid path or file
name " or words to that effect.

Then things stop completely.

gks

Windows Backup Does Not Back Up to CD-R, CD-RW, or DVD-R Devices
http://support.microsoft.com/default...&Product=winxp

HOW TO: Use Backup to Back Up Files and Folders on Your Computer in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default...&Product=winxp

Alternative:

BackUp MyPC is a powerful yet easy to use data protection
and disaster recovery solution for a single computer or
peer-to-peer network. Conveniently backup important files
or your entire computer while you're not even around using
our advanced scheduling system.
http://www.stompinc.com/bump/bump-retail.phtml

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

Be Smart! Protect your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/

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"gary" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message:
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|I have a Liteon CD-RW drive in my Windows XP computer.
| When I try to use the microsoft "NTbackup" routine which
| I installed via the provided CD (get NERO wizard when
| activating) I get as far as "not valid path or file
| name " or words to that effect.
|
| Then things stop completely.
|
| gks