cant back up computer

[Guest]

can i use a blank cd to back up my files or do i need to use a floppy disc if
so how do i back up to a cd

 

[Wesley Vogel]

ntbackup.exe does not allow backing up directly to CD.

From X:\VALUEADD\MSFT\NTBACKUP\README.TXT

[[NTBackup Backup/Restore and ASR release notes
2. Backup to CDRW

If you decide to backup to a CDRW, you cannot target that device directly.
You must create a backup set of 650MB or less and backup to a file. After
the file is complete, copy the file to the CDRW.]]

Windows Backup Does Not Back Up to CD-R, CD-RW, or DVD-R Devices
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;315255

How do I backup my files and folders in XP?
http://www.winxptutor.com/ntbackup.htm

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Hope this helps. Let us know.

Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

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[philo]

can i use a blank cd to back up my files or do i need to use a floppy disc
if
so how do i back up to a cd

if you have a lot to back up...
best to use a dvd burner

 

[adi]

you can use ntbackup to backup on remavable media like CD/Floppies this task
is handled there by a service called removable storage check to see that it
is not disabled, when it is not disabled you can store your backup onCdrw