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Backup file size
I did a backup to an external drive using the backup program built into Windows 7. I did not include a system image in the backup...only files and folders. The backup took a long time...most likely because it is USB 2.0 but when I checked the size of the backup in terms of properties it says 0 bytes and 0 files and folders? What does this mean?
thanks,
capreol
thanks,
capreol
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"when I checked the size of the backup in terms of properties it says 0 bytes and 0 files and folders? What does this mean?"
The backup has failed.
Maybe the USB cable or USB external drive is bad???
Do the backup again.
The backup has failed.
Maybe the USB cable or USB external drive is bad???
Do the backup again.
"The backup has failed."
Not necessarily.
The same thing happens if the backup is owned by an administrator and you check the properties as a regular user.
HTH,
Dan
Not necessarily.
The same thing happens if the backup is owned by an administrator and you check the properties as a regular user.
HTH,
Dan
I am fairly certain that I am the administrator of the computer. If that is the case how do I check the backup size and how do I verify that the backup was done?
thanks,
capreol
thanks,
capreol
maybe better use another software for backups like Syncback (free for personal use) : http://www.2brightsparks.com/freeware/freeware-hub.html
for imaging - i recommend the also free version of Paragon: http://www.paragon-software.com/home/br-free/download.html
it is wise to run a diagnostic on your drive(s)
for imaging - i recommend the also free version of Paragon: http://www.paragon-software.com/home/br-free/download.html
it is wise to run a diagnostic on your drive(s)
The question is - if you go to backup folder and open it - do you see there a VHDX file? See my example, I did a file backup 10 minutes ago and I can see the size of image. If you don't have the same structure then your backup failed or even did not start.
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