Backup Utility Problem

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From: Jerry (anonymous_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 03/11/04 

Date: Thu, 11 Mar 2004 12:20:07 -0800

When I try to backup the System State, I get the following
message:
   "The backup file name could not be used.
          "G:\Backup.bkf"
    Please ensure it is a valid path, and that you have
    sufficient access"

The file name and path look good to me and I am the
administrator.

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