In Windows XP I've tried using Accessories, System Tools, Backup, and my CD drive (which is E). I keep receiving an error that states "The backup file name could not be used... E:\Backup.bkf.... Please be sure it is a valid path and that you have sufficient access. I'm using CD-R disks. Am I using the wrong disks? Can anyone tell me what I'm doing wrong? (I don't have a floppy drive and I don't have a Windows disk - Windows was already installed on my computer.)
2006-10-02 11:06:01 · 6 answers · asked by Phyllobates 7 in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
oh, i've got your problem. windows system backup ususally makes a scheduled backups, after you've done the backup, it makes an incremental backup (image contains all changes that have been made since the latest incremental or full backup was created. If one full image and several incremental were created, all of these images must be saved in the same folder so that you will be able to restore the data. If one of incremental images or a full image is deleted, there is no way to restore the set, since all images are dependent on each other.)
so you said that you are using CD-R disks, and they can be written only once. try using CD-RW or DVD-RW(which is better), but the best is external usb drive.
and for performing backup tasks i'd recomend not using windows backup utilities, try 3d party backup prog like norton ghost or true image, among them i'd like true image more. also read this article , the comparison between two of them:
http://www.techsupportalert.com/drive-imaging-reviews.htm
2006-10-04 20:15:17 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I personally would opt not to use Windows backup utility. This basically only provides for the saving of your settings. Instead, try using a commercial grade software for your back up needs. I make use of StompSoft's PC Backup to handle such tasks. This not only gives you the benefit of a backup but it also creates a disaster recovery CD as well, which can prove invaluable if things were to go awry on your computer.
As far as the invalid file path is concerned I can't think of any reason why it would not work unless perhaps the backup file that you are trying to use is corrupted or the path that you are using is truly the wrong one.
2006-10-05 05:13:20 · answer #2 · answered by the_green_grass_horse 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I recommend you take a different approach.
Install Norton Ghost and use that program to make a full copy of your hard drive to a new, external hard drive.
In the future, you can use that external hard drive to make occasional backups of all the stuff that you've added and changed, too. Norton Ghost can automate that process with 'incremental backups'.
2006-10-02 11:16:47 · answer #3 · answered by OMG, I ♥ PONIES!!1 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do not backup to CD's. Buy a USB external hard drive and back it up to that. How big is your hard drive? Make sure the USB drive is at least that size so you can back it up with sufficient space.
Good luck! LOL. ;-)
2006-10-02 11:10:25 · answer #4 · answered by Sugar_Mama 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there are free and paid online backup services. the paid ones have more functions and are more reliable. some will automatically backup your system on a schedule you set up.
online backup services
http://www.google.com/search?q=online+backup+services
2006-10-02 11:13:06 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
use CD-RW and give name to the project.
2006-10-02 11:11:11 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋