Clavin Schwindt
December 6th 03, 05:59 PM
Here is a URL for a Microsoft 'article' that gives a full "from the horses
mouth" explanation for the "problem." CGS
"JH1" > wrote in message
...
> I used the Backup Wizard. After selecting the advanced
> mode, I then clicked on the backup tab. I selected the
> contents on the C drive for the backup. Under Backup
> media or filename, I entered E: since that is my CD
> writable drive (I had already inserted a blank CD-RW disk
> on that drive). I then clicked start backup. The system
> showed this error statement, "The backup filename could
> not be used. Please ensure it is a valid path." What is
> causing this problem? Per my friend's suggestion, I tried
> to enter E:\backup.bkf but I found the same error
> statement.
mouth" explanation for the "problem." CGS
"JH1" > wrote in message
...
> I used the Backup Wizard. After selecting the advanced
> mode, I then clicked on the backup tab. I selected the
> contents on the C drive for the backup. Under Backup
> media or filename, I entered E: since that is my CD
> writable drive (I had already inserted a blank CD-RW disk
> on that drive). I then clicked start backup. The system
> showed this error statement, "The backup filename could
> not be used. Please ensure it is a valid path." What is
> causing this problem? Per my friend's suggestion, I tried
> to enter E:\backup.bkf but I found the same error
> statement.