Back up to a blank cd

[Guest]

I find I cannot back up to my cd rw drive. I receive an error message from
the back up utility, stating " The back up file name cannot be used. ie.
E\Back up 2005 bkf". I have tried several different names with the same
result.

 

[Mike Hall \(MS-MVP\)]

Windows Backup can't directly back up to CD.. Back it up to the hard drive,
then use CD burning software to get it onto CD..

 

[old jon]

I find I cannot back up to my cd rw drive. I receive an error message from
the back up utility, stating " The back up file name cannot be used. ie.
E\Back up 2005 bkf". I have tried several different names with the same
result.

Your BU software probably doesn`t like spaces in names.
Try something like E_201205.bkf. That says bu of E on the 20/12/05.
See what I mean ?.
bw..OJ

 

[Guest]

Tks for your advice, I will give it a try

 

[Guest]

Tks for your helpful advice.

 

[Guest]

Thanks Mike. your advice was spot on! I tried your method and it was
successfull. Thanks again

 

[Mike Hall \(MS-MVP\)]

Greg

You're welcome..

 

[Guest]

Hi Greg,

Upon looking for help with the following error message:

The backup file name could not used.
D:\Backup.bkf
Please ensure it is a valid pathname and that you have sufficient access

I see that you posted one (in the same) here.
Being a novice computer person, I don't quite understand the directions Tom
gave you. Also will ALL my FILES from ALL my PROGRAMS be backed up if I save
them to A drive? Would you mind providing me with step by step directions
for the backup and replying back to me. I would greatly appreciate it.
Thanking you in advance,
Miss D