backup to cd

[kirby]

using Windows XP Pro, trying to use Backup utility to
back up data to CD. When using backup wizard, recognises
my E: drive as my burner but when try to continue,
says "The backup file name could not be
used. "E:\Backup.bkf". Please ensure it is a valid path
and that you have sufficient access." The disk in the
drive is a new CD-RW. Does it need to be formatted or
something? Thanks for whatever help you can give.

[Jupiter Jones [MVP]]

Kirby;
The basic back-up utility provided with Windows XP can not back-up
directly to CD:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=315255
You can back-up to the hard drive then copy that to CD.
Otherwise you need a 3rd party application to back-up directly to CD.

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"kirby" > wrote in message
...
> using Windows XP Pro, trying to use Backup utility to
> back up data to CD. When using backup wizard, recognises
> my E: drive as my burner but when try to continue,
> says "The backup file name could not be
> used. "E:\Backup.bkf". Please ensure it is a valid path
> and that you have sufficient access." The disk in the
> drive is a new CD-RW. Does it need to be formatted or
> something? Thanks for whatever help you can give.

[Harry Ohrn]

You will need a work-a-round
http://www.webtree.ca/windowsxp/saving_files_to_cd.htm

You should also be aware that the Backup Utility can not span multiple CD's
nor can it split files. So your backup must be able to fit on the CD

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Harry Ohrn MS MVP [Shell/User]
www.webtree.ca/windowsxp


"kirby" > wrote in message
...
> using Windows XP Pro, trying to use Backup utility to
> back up data to CD. When using backup wizard, recognises
> my E: drive as my burner but when try to continue,
> says "The backup file name could not be
> used. "E:\Backup.bkf". Please ensure it is a valid path
> and that you have sufficient access." The disk in the
> drive is a new CD-RW. Does it need to be formatted or
> something? Thanks for whatever help you can give.