Multi-DVD backup with Windows backup utility

[Rien]

Hello
I'm trying to use the Windows XP Backup Utility to do an image backup
of C: to several DVD+RW (multivolume).

After a while, the first DVD is full and instead of being requested for
a second DVD, I get the message :
<< Either space is unsufficient, or the backup file (.bkf) is too large
for this non removable disk. The backup operation will stop. >>.

The first thing i did was to activate and start the Windows service
"removable storage". It has no effect, the backup utility goes on
stopping after the first disk anyway.

What can I do for the DVD disk to be regarded as removable storage ?
Does anyone use the backup utility that way ?

Thank you for answering on this NG

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

Windows XP Backup does not have the capability to span multiple CDs
or DVDs (record from one to another) during a backup operation. When
using Windows XP Backup, the total size of the backup file must not exceed
the formatted capacity of the CD/DVD. If you need to backup an entire drive
or a system volume, you need to use a third party backup and restore
program designed to span the file over multiple CDs/DVDs.

You'll need a third-party CD/DVD Recording program, such as Nero,
in order to record and span a large backup file to multiple CDs
or DVDs.

Visit: http://www.nero.com/us/index.html

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--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows Shell/User

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| Hello
| I'm trying to use the Windows XP Backup Utility to do an image backup
| of C: to several DVD+RW (multivolume).
|
| After a while, the first DVD is full and instead of being requested for
| a second DVD, I get the message :
| << Either space is unsufficient, or the backup file (.bkf) is too large
| for this non removable disk. The backup operation will stop. >>.
|
| The first thing i did was to activate and start the Windows service
| "removable storage". It has no effect, the backup utility goes on
| stopping after the first disk anyway.
|
| What can I do for the DVD disk to be regarded as removable storage ?
| Does anyone use the backup utility that way ?
|
| Thank you for answering on this NG