Backup copied folders but not files

[moondaddy]

I have winXP pro sp2 and ran a complete backup on my D drive. it backed up
all of the folders, but not the files in the folders. can anyone explain
why this happened?

Thanks.

 

[smlunatick]

I have winXP pro sp2 and ran a complete backup on my D drive.  it backed up
all of the folders, but not the files in the folders.  can anyone explain
why this happened?

Thanks.

Not without you describing how / what you used to do the backup.