Re: Backup failure due to Windows "protection"?


chicagofan wrote:
My new Maxtor external backup drive [Mini III version with NO *user*
guide], says my backup of my *entire* system failed because:

c:\Windows Not supported/Folder skipped [backup of Windows system
directory is not supported]

So I can't actually backup my *entire* C drive for a complete backup
right?

If my pc crashed, I would have to restore Windows, etc. from my
original EOM DVD, and then restore *other* files from the Maxtor
drive?
Sorry if these sound like stupid questions, it's just not what I was
led to believe elsewhere.
It also had a problem with backing up "ntuser.dat", but I'll keep
looking for the answer for that at the Maxtor site. TIA for any
responses.


"Robert Moir" <robspamtrap+msnews@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
news:O5qTb7MtGHA.1876@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Of course you can. Just for some reason not with the software that ships
with this maxtor hard drive, for some reason. Is NTBackup installed on
your computer? (start, run, type NTBackup, hit enter). That'll work just
fine for backing up to an external hard disk.

Sounds like it as things stand. Actually this isn't so bad, it's a slight
pain in the neck to restore your operating system, sure, but its your
*data* that is irreplacable. If I could only choose one to backup I know
what I'd pick.

It's a good thing you asked. Either the software you're using has a
problem or it is very inadequate (in fact, I'm having so much trouble
believing a backup program would do this by design, I'm very much inclined
to it being a problem with the backup software).

No surprise there (re the "ntuser.dat" file mentioned by the OP). If (one
way or another) you are only getting your data backed up this file isn't
really relevant.
--
Rob Moir, Microsoft MVP for Security
Blog Site - http://www.robertmoir.com
Virtual PC 2004 FAQ -
http://www.robertmoir.co.uk/win/VirtualPC2004FAQ.html
I'm always surprised at "professionals" who STILL have to be asked:
"Have you checked (event viewer / syslog)".


chicagofan:
In addition to the recommendations provided you by Rob Moir concerning a
backup strategy, let me give you another option to consider...

You indicate that you're interested in backing up your system in a
comprehensive way -- you say "...backup my *entire* C drive for a complete
backup..." and that "If my pc crashed, I would have to restore Windows, etc.
....". I take it from your statements that you're looking for a backup
program that will do more than merely backup up your created data, i.e., the
files & folders you have created (as important as that might be!). That you
do have an interest in also "backing up" your operating system, together
with the programs/applications residing on your computer so that in the
event of your system becoming non-functional (for one reason or another) you
would be able to *completely* restore the system to a functional state and
do so in a reasonably simple & straightforward manner.

If that is indeed your goal, let us know and I (and I'm sure others) can
give you some specific details about another more comprehensive approach. On
the other hand, if your principal (if not exclusive) interest is backing up
your "created data" as mentioned above, then Bob's suggestion re using the
XP NTBackup program should suit you fine.
Anna


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