Re: file name for ntbackup

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problemchild wrote:
When I try to use ntbackup, I get the following message: "The
backup file name could not be used. (File name attempted.) Please
ensure it is a valid path, and that you have sufficient access." I
am an Administrator user, and am trying to save to CDs (drive D:\).
(Sample of unusable path: D:\maybackup) Please help.

You cannot use NTBACKUP to write to CD/DVDs directly/innately.
You have to write somewhere else and then you can burn it to CD/DVD if you
want.

Windows Backup Does Not Back Up to CD-R, CD-RW, or DVD-R Devices
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/315255/

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