Windows XP Backup does not have the capability to span multiple CDs
(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 (approximately 533MB). If you need to
backup an entire drive or a system volume exceeding 533 MB, you need
to use a third party backup and restore program designed to span the file
over multiple CDs.
You'll need a third-party CD Recording program, such as Nero,
in order to record and span the 3.5GB .BFK file to multiple CDs.
Visit:
http://www.nero.com/us/index.html
BackUp MyPC is a powerful yet easy to use data protection
and disaster recovery solution for a single computer or
peer-to-peer network. Conveniently backup important files
or your entire computer while you're not even around using
our advanced scheduling system.
http://www.stompinc.com/bump/bump-retail.phtml
--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User
Be Smart! Protect your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/
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| Hi Barry,
| When backup created the enormous .bkf file (mine is 3.5GB) are you able to burn this to multiple CD-RW's?
Or do you have to create multiple .bkf files that are each under 650MB?
| Thanks from a 1st time user,
| Paul McLaughlin
|
| "barry stanley" wrote:
|
| > hi,
| > anyone know why the xp backup utility won't recognise my
| > cd-rw drive (d). It lists a, c, and e in the wizard mode
| > and in advanced backup only seems to want to use "a"
| >
| > many thanks for any assistance or alternatively a
| > free/low cost alternative backup prog. Had used Willow
| > creek s/w but that now seems to think my empty disks are
| > full and has problems backing up >1 disk worth of data
| > which is why i turned to microsoft product.
| >
| > rgds, barry
| >
