Backup schedule

[plmurray]

I have - probably not frequently enough - been backing up data to a spare
disc drive.

When I attempt to create a schedule to run it daily (or weekly) I get the
error "You do not have permission to perform the requested operation".

I use Windows XP SP3 automatically updated.
The utility is Backup Utility for Windows from MS and Veritas 2001.
I am an administrator user.

Specifically...
I enter backup.
Call up the .bks file that selects the files I want to backup (which works
just fine manually).
I click the Schedule Jobs tab.
The Task Scheduler Wizard appears and accepts the files I have chosen.
I choose a Normal backup.
I replace whatever is there.
On Set a/c Info I type in a password twice.
Then I get the error message "You do not have permission to perform the
requested operation".

I am baffled.
Help would be greatly appreciated.

 

[Touch Base]

I have - probably not frequently enough - been backing up data to a spare
disc drive.

When I attempt to create a schedule to run it daily (or weekly) I get the
error "You do not have permission to perform the requested operation".

I use Windows XP SP3 automatically updated.
The utility is Backup Utility for Windows from MS and Veritas 2001.
I am an administrator user.

Specifically...
I enter backup.
Call up the .bks file that selects the files I want to backup (which works
just fine manually).
I click the Schedule Jobs tab.
The Task Scheduler Wizard appears and accepts the files I have chosen.
I choose a Normal backup.
I replace whatever is there.
On Set a/c Info I type in a password twice.
Then I get the error message "You do not have permission to perform the
requested operation".

I am baffled.
Help would be greatly appreciated.

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http://www.askdavetaylor.com/backup_requires_password_on_windows_xp.html

'When Scheduled Tasks are set up, they must be given a user account to run
under. The Scheduled Task then assumes the user rights of that user account.
Windows will not let you run a task without a user account assigned to it,
because a task starting up with no account could not run because it would
have no rights on the system.

For security reasons, Windows will not allow you to run a task under a user
account with a blank password (this is a good thing!), as described in
Microsoft knowledge base
article 310715.'

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http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;310715

"This behavior did not exist in versions of Windows that are earlier than
Windows XP. To improve system security, any task that is using a local
account (non-domain account) as the account under which the scheduled task
is to run will require a password. If the local account does not have a
password, a password must be created for that account."
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Alternately,

http://www.askdavetaylor.com/backup_requires_password_on_windows_xp.html

'What you'll need to do, if you want to continue not using a password, is go
into Control Panel, User Accounts, and create a new user with a password to
run this backup job. Otherwise you'll need to assign a password to your user
account as described in the above Microsoft knowledge base link.'

 

[plmurray]

Thank you, Touch Base.

I have now created another password protected administrator account and
successfully set up a backup job. I trust it will run properly and keep my
data safer than it was before.

I have a home computer and none of us protect our accounts with passwords -
just as we never lock bedroom doors. Microsoft evidently got carried away
with some sort of need for security that I do not feel is appropriate in my
circumstances.

So, once again, thanks for your clear, comprehensive and swift assistance.

Kind regards

Peter Murray

 

[Touch Base]

Thank you, Touch Base.

I have now created another password protected administrator account and
successfully set up a backup job. I trust it will run properly and keep my
data safer than it was before.

I have a home computer and none of us protect our accounts with passwords -
just as we never lock bedroom doors. Microsoft evidently got carried away
with some sort of need for security that I do not feel is appropriate in my
circumstances.

So, once again, thanks for your clear, comprehensive and swift assistance.

Kind regards

Peter Murray

I have - probably not frequently enough - been backing up data to a spare
disc drive.

When I attempt to create a schedule to run it daily (or weekly) I get the
error "You do not have permission to perform the requested operation".

I use Windows XP SP3 automatically updated.
The utility is Backup Utility for Windows from MS and Veritas 2001.
I am an administrator user.

Specifically...
I enter backup.
Call up the .bks file that selects the files I want to backup (which works
just fine manually).
I click the Schedule Jobs tab.
The Task Scheduler Wizard appears and accepts the files I have chosen.
I choose a Normal backup.
I replace whatever is there.
On Set a/c Info I type in a password twice.
Then I get the error message "You do not have permission to perform the
requested operation".

I am baffled.
Help would be greatly appreciated.

=========================
http://www.askdavetaylor.com/backup_requires_password_on_windows_xp.html

'When Scheduled Tasks are set up, they must be given a user account to run
under. The Scheduled Task then assumes the user rights of that user
account.
Windows will not let you run a task without a user account assigned to it,
because a task starting up with no account could not run because it would
have no rights on the system.

For security reasons, Windows will not allow you to run a task under a
user
account with a blank password (this is a good thing!), as described in
Microsoft knowledge base
article 310715.'

---------------------------------------------------------------------
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;310715

"This behavior did not exist in versions of Windows that are earlier than
Windows XP. To improve system security, any task that is using a local
account (non-domain account) as the account under which the scheduled task
is to run will require a password. If the local account does not have a
password, a password must be created for that account."
---------------------------------------------------------------------

Alternately,

http://www.askdavetaylor.com/backup_requires_password_on_windows_xp.html

'What you'll need to do, if you want to continue not using a password, is
go
into Control Panel, User Accounts, and create a new user with a password
to
run this backup job. Otherwise you'll need to assign a password to your
user
account as described in the above Microsoft knowledge base link.'

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