Scheduling a backup in XP Pro

[Borgholio]

I tried setting NTbackup to automatically backup my system every week, but
the backup won't start. I already have Task Scheduler enabled, yet I still
have to manually start the backup process. How can I automate it?

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

Scheduled Tasks Cannot Run with a Blank Password
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;310715

Visit http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_s.htm and scroll down to:

"Scheduled Tasks - Applying/Running tasks without a password"

[Courtesy of Kelly Theriot, MS-MVP]

HOW TO: Troubleshoot Scheduled Tasks in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;308558

HOW TO: Schedule Tasks in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;308569

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Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

Be Smart! Protect your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/

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|I tried setting NTbackup to automatically backup my system every week, but
| the backup won't start. I already have Task Scheduler enabled, yet I still
| have to manually start the backup process. How can I automate it?

 

[Borgholio]

Sweet, thanks!