Backup

[Ripper T]

I am unable to schedule a backup. I have scheduled it
thru the task scheduler and also the backup wizard, and
then if you start the wizard to do a manual backup,
theres a tab you can go through to schedule more. I
schedule one to run daily at 2 AM but it just doesn't
happen. I am able to run it manaully (meaning I just set
up the selected files and folders in the wizard and push
the 'backup' button), but it won't run when I schedule it
for a future time. Also, why is there an option to
schedule a backup at different times (daily, weekly,
monthly etc...), but there is also (on the advanced tab)
a 'repeat option'. What's the difference and which should
I use? Whoever designed this thing didn't do enuff
homework. It isn't very intuitive.

Thanx for any help,

Rip

 

[Doug Knox MS-MVP]

Does the account you're using to run the Scheduled Task have a password? If
not, this is your problem. Scheduled Tasks must be run from an account that
has a password.

 

[rip]

Thank you, thank you, thank you! I will try it.

Rip