backup

[wally]

Problem: xp home edition,downloaded backup from
geocities.com went to microsoft base article 308422 on
how to use backup,for item 7 backup destination list box
doesn't work? Wanting to backup files to D: drive cd's
instead of default A: drive floppies! Any ideas
appreciated,HELP

 

[randwulf57]

wally:
"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&Product=winxp
As a workaround, backup to a folder on your hard drive and then burn it to
CD.
A better solution may be to invest in a more sophisticated backup program.