Can't backup to dvd-rw/cd-rw drive

[Martin J. Buxton]

Using the backup utility, I get the message:

"The backup filename could not be used."
"E:\backup.bkf"
"Please ensure that it is a valid path, and that you have
sufficient access."

It's a Toshiba dvd-rw/cd-rw drive.

Would appreciate any help.

 

[Ronnie Vernon MVP]

Using the backup utility, I get the message:

"The backup filename could not be used."
"E:\backup.bkf"
"Please ensure that it is a valid path, and that you have
sufficient access."

It's a Toshiba dvd-rw/cd-rw drive.

Would appreciate any help.

The XP backup utility cannot back up directly to a CD-R drive. The
workaround is to back up to a folder on the hard drive and then burn that
folder to a CD-R disk. You may need to do some creative planning to keep the
files small enough to fit on each CD.

A much better option, IMO, is to get a disk imaging program.

TeraByte Unlimited:
http://www.bootitng.com/imagew.html

Norton Ghost:
http://www.symantec.com

Powerquest Drive Image:
http://www.powerquest.com

--
Ronnie Vernon
Microsoft MVP
Windows Shell/User

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