Windows XP Pro Back Up Utility

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