backing up data

[PilotsWest]

Hi, this is my first backup attempt to a DVD. I use the backup wizard and
things seem to go well until I get to the widow that asks for the Backup
type, destination and name. The backup type is faded (cannot specify) and no
matter what I use for a name ( I have tried three or four) it comes back with
an error of:
"The Backup file name could not be used"

It then list the name I used: "D:\backup.bkf"

It then says " please ensure it is a valid path, and that you have
sufficient access"

 

[Leonard Grey]

"Windows Backup does not back up to CD-R, CD-RW, or DVD-R devices"
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/315255

 

[TaurArian]

PilotsWest wrote:
:: Hi, this is my first backup attempt to a DVD. I use the backup
:: wizard and things seem to go well until I get to the widow that asks
:: for the Backup type, destination and name. The backup type is faded
:: (cannot specify) and no matter what I use for a name ( I have tried
:: three or four) it comes back with an error of:
:: "The Backup file name could not be used"
::
:: It then list the name I used: "D:\backup.bkf"
::
:: It then says " please ensure it is a valid path, and that you have
:: sufficient access"


Windows Backup utility can't save files directly to a CD-RW drive

see:
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/setup/learnmore/bott_03july14.mspx
"Decide Where to Store Your Backup Files"

Personally, I use Acronis.

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