backup will not compress data

[Guest]

When I backup my data it will not even give me the option of compressing my
data which I greatly need to do. Help says something about changing
compression for the internet however I have cable internet and that does not
apply to me. What can I do to compress my data as it is being backed up on my
Windows XP computer?

 

[Ronnie Vernon MVP]

Debra

What backup program are you using?

If you are using the XP built-in NTBackup and the Compress option is disabled, this usually indicates that you are not backing up to a tape drive.

Alternately, you can use the XP compression feature to store the file in a compressed folder.

How To Use Compressed (Zipped) Folders in Windows XP:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/306531

 

[Guest]

Yes, I am using the XP built-in NTBackup. I am not backing up to a tape drive
but to another hard drive. However, the hard drive I am backing up to will
not hold the back up. If I cannot compress it before it is backed up then it
will not fit on the hard drive. Can I change to Seagate Backup Exec for
Windows 95 or will it not work? Is there any other options?
--
In His Service,
Debra A. Snipes
www.In-His-Service.org

 

[V Green]

Built-in NTBackup is a MAJOR POS. It only supports
compression when it is done in hardware by the backup device
(as in some tape drives, not for HD's).

Dump it and buy a third party solution.

Yes, I am using the XP built-in NTBackup. I am not backing up to a tape drive
but to another hard drive. However, the hard drive I am backing up to will
not hold the back up. If I cannot compress it before it is backed up then it
will not fit on the hard drive. Can I change to Seagate Backup Exec for
Windows 95 or will it not work? Is there any other options?

disabled, this usually indicates that you are not backing up to a tape
drive.

 

[Guest]

Can I change to Seagate Backup Exec for Windows 95 or will it not work?
--
In His Service,
Debra A. Snipes
www.In-His-Service.org

 

[V Green]

I wouldn't. Backup NEEDS to be reliable. Use
the proper version for the OS you're running.

Go on, part with some $$$, it won't kill ya...

I use NovaBackup myself.

http://www.novastor.com/

 

[Ronnie Vernon MVP]

Debra

You will need to check with Seagate for the answer to that question.

If you are that short on space for the backup, I would think about solving that problem first. External hard drives are absolutely taking a nosedive, pricewise right now. I just purchased a 300GB for less than 80 dollars US.

 

[DL]

Unlikely to work (win95)
Purchase a third party solution, I've use http://www.handybackup.com/
and also True Image, which can usually be sourced at a good rate.
PS Glad your services problem appears cured

 

[Guest]

My services are not cured. I have to change this to one setting for everyday
use and change them again if I want to backup.
--
In His Service,
Debra A. Snipes
www.In-His-Service.org

 

[Ken Blake, MVP]

Unlikely to work (win95)

It *might* work, if all the drives are FAT32. But it's highly unlikely to
work on an NTFS drive.

 

[Guest]

What other backup devices will NTBackup support besides tape drives? Does it
support CD or DVD backup? If not, I need to do some shopping considering I
have an monthly disability income of 603/month. Is there any companies or
products I should definitely stay away from in your opinion? I know some
companies offers stuff free to put viruses or spyware on your computer.
--
In His Service,
Debra A. Snipes
www.In-His-Service.org

 

[Guest]

Please see latest reply under Ronnie Vernon.
--
In His Service,
Debra A. Snipes
www.In-His-Service.org

 

[Guest]

Please see latest reply under Ronnie Vernon.
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In His Service,
Debra A. Snipes
www.In-His-Service.org

 

[Ronnie Vernon MVP]

Debra

NTBackup does not back up directly to CD/DVD, however, you can backup to the hard drive, and burn those backup files to a CD/DVD using the built-in burning feature on XP. You can then delete the files from the hard drive. This would probably be the best low cost option for you.

If the size of the backup files are too large for a CD or DVD, you can simply back up the hard drive in smaller increments.

 

[Steve]

You can use http://www.firestreamer.com. It add compression and
encryption to NTBackup.

 

[Guest]

That sounds like a great idea until I can afford better software. Just one
question. If I backup to my hard drive and then transfer it to a DVD or CD
won't the NTBackup program look for it where it is deleted from and not be
able to use it from the DVD? Please tell me how to restore in case I need to.
Thank you so much for understanding my financial situation.
--
In His Service,
Debra A. Snipes
www.In-His-Service.org

 

[Ronnie Vernon MVP]

No, when you start the restore, you can select the file you wish to restore. If there is a problem with the program reading from the CD/DVD, you can simply copy the files from the disk back to the hard drive.

Thank you so much for understanding my financial situation.

I read your story. <s>

 

[Guest]

If I backup my computer to my hard drive and then transfer it to a CD will it
all fit? How will I know? Do you know how much information can be put on a
CD? How about on a DVD?
--
In His Service,
Debra A. Snipes
www.In-His-Service.org

 

[Pop`]

If I backup my computer to my hard drive and then transfer it to a CD
will it all fit? How will I know? Do you know how much information
can be put on a CD? How about on a DVD?

For CD, figure about 350 Meg; DVD, 4.4 Gig. Create your backups in stages
if you have to, copying off to the CD or DVD as you go along, and deleting
files along the way.

If your software will back up to DVD, it can't compress it, but it -can-
span drives for you, meaning you need a few more DVD, but they're cheap now
days.

 

[Guest]

Are you saying if I get software that can backup to DVDs that it will let me
backup to like DVD1, DVD2, etc. in one backup?
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In His Service,
Debra A. Snipes
www.In-His-Service.org