scheduling backups

[Jim Mason]

I am trying to use the backup facility with XP. However
when I set up a scheduled backup task, it asks for a
password. I leave it blank as I don't want one.
Unfortunately, at the schedule time, the backup doesn't
run because the password is blank. I then add a password
but it still doesn't run and the message is that the
password is incorrect. What am I doing wrong?

 

[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

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

Be Smart! Protect Your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/default.aspx

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| I am trying to use the backup facility with XP. However
| when I set up a scheduled backup task, it asks for a
| password. I leave it blank as I don't want one.
| Unfortunately, at the schedule time, the backup doesn't
| run because the password is blank. I then add a password
| but it still doesn't run and the message is that the
| password is incorrect. What am I doing wrong?