Backing up data

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Hello,
I'm trying to back up data files from My Documents folder using the Windows
XP backup utility.

After I backed up the files to my desktop, I then tried to back them up a
CD-R. I get a message saying "The backup file name could not be used d:\my
files.bkf - please ensure that it is a valid filename and that you have
sufficient access."

What does that mean?

Jeffrey Brown
 
The default utility backs up to HD, and maybe floppy, only. You have to
seperatly burn the backup file.
Alternatively buy or use one of the many free backup apps
 
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Hello,
I'm trying to back up data files from My Documents folder
using the Windows XP backup utility.

After I backed up the files to my desktop, I then tried to
back them up a CD-R. I get a message saying "The backup
file name could not be used d:\my files.bkf - please ensure
that it is a valid filename and that you have sufficient
access."

What does that mean?

Jeffrey Brown
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It means Windows Backup will not back up your files directly to
a CD. There are ways to get around this limitation but the
simplest approach is to place the .bkf file on your hard drive
and then copy it to a CD.

Windows Backup Does Not Back Up to CD-R, CD-RW, or DVD-R
Devices
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;315255

Good luck

Nepatsfan
 
Most people find that trying to save directly to the CD Writer drive letter
from applications like MS Word, Excel, NT Backup, Notepad etc results in an
error message similar to this "You do not have access to the folder 'd:\'.
See your administrator for access to this folder." .....

However it is possible to save directly to the disc but it requires a
work-a-round. Try one of the following
1) Direct the program to save to the location of XP's temporary cache
directory. It is located at C:\Documents and Settings\<logon user>\Local
Settings\Application Data\Microsoft\CD Burning. This is the location that XP
copies files to for burning prior to informing you that you must evoke the
"Write files to CD" function. If you create a shortcut to this directory and
place the shortcut in an easy to find location such as the My Documents
folder then you can direct your applications to save to the location of the
shortcut. The files will actually be copied into the CD Burning directory
and will be purged after the write is completed. (note that the Local
Settings and Application Data directories are hidden). And the Tweakui for
XP Powertoy can move the location of the entire CD Burning directory to a
new location. You might want to try it.

Or

2) Setup your CD Writer device as a shared device. Then Map the device. You
can now save directly to the CD Writer drive letter. You will still have to
evoke the "Write files to CD" command.

In addition to the above you must realize that the size of the file can not
exceed the size of the media you are attempting to write to. Obviously you
can't burn over 700MB of data to a 700MB CD-R. The NTBackup program has no
ability to span disks.
 
Harry Ohrn said:
Most people find that trying to save directly to the CD Writer drive letter
from applications like MS Word, Excel, NT Backup, Notepad etc results in an
error message similar to this "You do not have access to the folder 'd:\'.
See your administrator for access to this folder." .....

However it is possible to save directly to the disc but it requires a
work-a-round. Try one of the following
1) Direct the program to save to the location of XP's temporary cache
directory. It is located at C:\Documents and Settings\<logon user>\Local
Settings\Application Data\Microsoft\CD Burning. This is the location that XP
copies files to for burning prior to informing you that you must evoke the
"Write files to CD" function. If you create a shortcut to this directory and
place the shortcut in an easy to find location such as the My Documents
folder then you can direct your applications to save to the location of the
shortcut. The files will actually be copied into the CD Burning directory
and will be purged after the write is completed. (note that the Local
Settings and Application Data directories are hidden). And the Tweakui for
XP Powertoy can move the location of the entire CD Burning directory to a
new location. You might want to try it.

Or

2) Setup your CD Writer device as a shared device. Then Map the device. You
can now save directly to the CD Writer drive letter. You will still have to
evoke the "Write files to CD" command.

In addition to the above you must realize that the size of the file can not
exceed the size of the media you are attempting to write to. Obviously you
can't burn over 700MB of data to a 700MB CD-R. The NTBackup program has no
ability to span disks.
--


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


Jeffrey Brown said:
Hello,
I'm trying to back up data files from My Documents folder using the
Windows
XP backup utility.

After I backed up the files to my desktop, I then tried to back them up a
CD-R. I get a message saying "The backup file name could not be used
d:\my
files.bkf - please ensure that it is a valid filename and that you have
sufficient access."

What does that mean?

Jeffrey Brown
Click to expand...
Click to expand...
 
Harry, Thanks very much for the information. This is exactly the
information I have been trying to find. Can you recommend a way to save
backup files to consecutive CDs?

Harry Ohrn said:
Most people find that trying to save directly to the CD Writer drive letter
from applications like MS Word, Excel, NT Backup, Notepad etc results in an
error message similar to this "You do not have access to the folder 'd:\'.
See your administrator for access to this folder." .....

However it is possible to save directly to the disc but it requires a
work-a-round. Try one of the following
1) Direct the program to save to the location of XP's temporary cache
directory. It is located at C:\Documents and Settings\<logon user>\Local
Settings\Application Data\Microsoft\CD Burning. This is the location that XP
copies files to for burning prior to informing you that you must evoke the
"Write files to CD" function. If you create a shortcut to this directory and
place the shortcut in an easy to find location such as the My Documents
folder then you can direct your applications to save to the location of the
shortcut. The files will actually be copied into the CD Burning directory
and will be purged after the write is completed. (note that the Local
Settings and Application Data directories are hidden). And the Tweakui for
XP Powertoy can move the location of the entire CD Burning directory to a
new location. You might want to try it.

Or

2) Setup your CD Writer device as a shared device. Then Map the device. You
can now save directly to the CD Writer drive letter. You will still have to
evoke the "Write files to CD" command.

In addition to the above you must realize that the size of the file can not
exceed the size of the media you are attempting to write to. Obviously you
can't burn over 700MB of data to a 700MB CD-R. The NTBackup program has no
ability to span disks.
--


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


Jeffrey Brown said:
Hello,
I'm trying to back up data files from My Documents folder using the
Windows
XP backup utility.

After I backed up the files to my desktop, I then tried to back them up a
CD-R. I get a message saying "The backup file name could not be used
d:\my
files.bkf - please ensure that it is a valid filename and that you have
sufficient access."

What does that mean?

Jeffrey Brown
Click to expand...
Click to expand...
 
You will need third party software to span disks. Acronis TrueImage Home
version 11 is an excellent choice.

--

Xandros


yachtguy said:
Harry, Thanks very much for the information. This is exactly the
information I have been trying to find. Can you recommend a way to save
backup files to consecutive CDs?

Harry Ohrn said:
Most people find that trying to save directly to the CD Writer drive
letter
from applications like MS Word, Excel, NT Backup, Notepad etc results in
an
error message similar to this "You do not have access to the folder
'd:\'.
See your administrator for access to this folder." .....

However it is possible to save directly to the disc but it requires a
work-a-round. Try one of the following
1) Direct the program to save to the location of XP's temporary cache
directory. It is located at C:\Documents and Settings\<logon user>\Local
Settings\Application Data\Microsoft\CD Burning. This is the location that
XP
copies files to for burning prior to informing you that you must evoke
the
"Write files to CD" function. If you create a shortcut to this directory
and
place the shortcut in an easy to find location such as the My Documents
folder then you can direct your applications to save to the location of
the
shortcut. The files will actually be copied into the CD Burning
directory
and will be purged after the write is completed. (note that the Local
Settings and Application Data directories are hidden). And the Tweakui
for
XP Powertoy can move the location of the entire CD Burning directory to a
new location. You might want to try it.

Or

2) Setup your CD Writer device as a shared device. Then Map the device.
You
can now save directly to the CD Writer drive letter. You will still have
to
evoke the "Write files to CD" command.

In addition to the above you must realize that the size of the file can
not
exceed the size of the media you are attempting to write to. Obviously
you
can't burn over 700MB of data to a 700MB CD-R. The NTBackup program has
no
ability to span disks.
--


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


Jeffrey Brown said:
Hello,
I'm trying to back up data files from My Documents folder using the
Windows
XP backup utility.

After I backed up the files to my desktop, I then tried to back them up
a
CD-R. I get a message saying "The backup file name could not be used
d:\my
files.bkf - please ensure that it is a valid filename and that you
have
sufficient access."

What does that mean?

Jeffrey Brown
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