Windows XP Pro Back Up Utility

[poz_family]

When using windows xp pro back up utility to an external
hard drive I get a message: end of media. Any ideas?

 

[Rick \Nutcase\ Rogers]

Hi,

What file system is the external media using? If FAT32, then the largest
backup file you will be able to create is 4GB (minus a few bytes).

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Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers aka "Nutcase" MS-MVP - Win9x
Windows isn't rocket science! That's my other hobby!

Associate Expert - WinXP - Expert Zone

 

[Guest]

Thanks. Not sure what file system, just an external hard
drive I purchased off the shelf. I just installed Windows
XP Pro, if that makes a difference. Is there a better way
to back up important files to the external hard drive? I
thought XP Pro would solve my problems.

 

[Rick \Nutcase\ Rogers]

Hi,

WinXP Pro isn't the problem, it can create and use large files. The
limitation you are encountering is probably because of the file system in
use. Right-click the drive in Windows Explorer, check properties to find out
what you are currently using.

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Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers aka "Nutcase" MS-MVP - Win9x
Windows isn't rocket science! That's my other hobby!

Associate Expert - WinXP - Expert Zone