I want to back up my laptop onto a seperate hard disc and set up a daily back
up of data files.

I ran the xp backup utility and it was unable to do the back up. It said
the hard drive could only be used to back up 4G at a time and I have almost
30G on the drive.

What is the best way to proceed?

Thanks

Tree wrote:
> I want to back up my laptop onto a seperate hard disc and set up a daily back
> up of data files.
>
> I ran the xp backup utility and it was unable to do the back up. It said
> the hard drive could only be used to back up 4G at a time and I have almost
> 30G on the drive.
>
> What is the best way to proceed?
>
> Thanks

A hard drive cannot save a "single" file larger than 4.x gig if it is
not formatted NTFS.
The built in backup utility is not the best. Or that's the word on
the street (newsgroups).
There are freeware CDBurnerXP, or pay programs like Acronis True Image
Home that do backups. ATI is a great program in my opinion and will
make full backup images of a hard drive, allowing you to recover from
any damaged HD or others. CDBurnerXP is maybe good for small file
lists. There are quite a few other options other than these. I use a
simple xcopy in a batch file to grab a few strategic settings on a daily
basis, outside of the ATI backup weekly...

http://www.acronis.com/

Use Acronis True Image for complete System backup.
--
Mad Mike


"Tree" wrote:

> I want to back up my laptop onto a seperate hard disc and set up a daily back
> up of data files.
>
> I ran the xp backup utility and it was unable to do the back up. It said
> the hard drive could only be used to back up 4G at a time and I have almost
> 30G on the drive.
>
> What is the best way to proceed?
>
> Thanks

"Tree" <Tree@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:EB01598F-AAA5-4986-BE4D-AC8331465CA1@microsoft.com...
>I want to back up my laptop onto a seperate hard disc and set up a daily back
> up of data files.
>
> I ran the xp backup utility and it was unable to do the back up. It said
> the hard drive could only be used to back up 4G at a time and I have almost
> 30G on the drive.
>
> What is the best way to proceed?
>
> Thanks

First off, I'm taking for granted that the hard drive you're trying to backup
your laptop to is an external drive. If it's a second internal hard drive your
not really creating a backup. You simply have a copy of all your files that will
be lost should any number of issues arise with your laptop.

Back to your question. The reason why you're running into that problem is
because the hard drive you're trying to store a back up file on is formatted
FAT32. The largest file that can be stored under FAT32 is 4GB.

Limitations of the FAT32 File System in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default...;EN-US;q314463

In order to store a file larger than 4GB the hard drive has to be formatted
NTFS. That's easily accomplished by right clicking on the hard drive in My
Computer and selecting Format from the menu. You can also format the drive
through the Disk Management console. Take a look at these articles for more
info.

How to use Disk Management to configure basic disks in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/309000/

Format Backup Drives with NTFS
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/u...ps/nason1.mspx


If there's data on it already that you want to preserve then you should opt to
use the Convert command to change the drive from FAT32 to NTFS. To do that you
would open up a command prompt window (Start -> Run ->cmd.exe) and enter this
command where X represent the drive letter where you want to store your backup
file.

convert X: /fs:ntfs

Here are a couple of articles on the subject.

http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;307881

http://aumha.org/win5/a/ntfscvt.php

Good luck

Nepatsfan

I wrote:

>http://www.acronis.com/
>
>Use Acronis True Image for complete System backup.

MY BAD!! (one of the reason's I'm "BAD" Mike)
You need to format the drive NTFS to
break the 4G barrier
--
BAD BAD Mike

>"Tree" wrote:
>
>> I want to back up my laptop onto a seperate hard disc and set up a daily back
>> up of data files.
>>
>> I ran the xp backup utility and it was unable to do the back up. It said
>> the hard drive could only be used to back up 4G at a time and I have almost
>> 30G on the drive.
>>
>> What is the best way to proceed?
>>
>> Thanks

My name nass. I fix your compluter very goodly; but, not for FREE
You click my business link below, give me money. I do very, very good job.
I have 4 investment homes to pay. Take no notice of my detracrtors here.
..
Credit card or cash.

Click, click link: http://www.nasstec.co.uk

--
HTH,
nass
----
http://www.nasstec.co.uk


"Tree" wrote:

> I want to back up my laptop onto a seperate hard disc and set up a daily back
> up of data files.
>
> I ran the xp backup utility and it was unable to do the back up. It said
> the hard drive could only be used to back up 4G at a time and I have almost
> 30G on the drive.
>
> What is the best way to proceed?
>
> Thanks

Keep trolling Mick from AIR Tel Broadband the REAL TROLL sending his sicking
spam:
Yep, the Micky Mouse back again with a malicious childish Behaviour.
Mick Murphy the REAL TROLL <RT>

At least now he is calling himself Mad Mike, but soon will call himself REAL
TROLL Mick Murphy.

Please ignor his childish act his a REAL TROLL in the newsgroup.
The TROLL First Attack and Utter Nonsense:
http://www.microsoft.com/communities...=en-us&m=1&p=1

This Troll is going nuts but I like having a laugh <G>
Does your FBI/High-Tech Crime Squad have psychiatric Friend to sort you out?
I think you said it all by saying this:
<Quotye from the TROLL Post>
And once I get hold of someone like him,
I never let go... NEVER.
Well, maybe.
Someone stalked me in the Vista groups and
impersonated me until I finally backed off and
played nice.
It cramped my style, and so I came here to play.
WATCH OUT FOOL. Or you'll be next on my list!
</Quote>
<Another Quote from the Troll post>
Remember, I have friends in the High-Tech Crime Squad who
have friends in the FBI!!!
I can make BIG trouble for you, you faggot!!!
</Quote>
<And another Quote from the Troll>
Ask the little boys over in the Vista groups about me.
THEY can vouch for how BAD I am!!!
So you came here to upset the peace of this NG old fart lol
</Quote>
<and another Quote from the old Fart lol>
And I'm a nasty old fart when I get CRANKED UP!!!
Be WARNED, faggot!!!!
< end of Fartting <g>>
What a TROLL!!!
I'm really cann't hold myself laughing on this Troll. I think we have a case
of sick minded person and need treatment.
Any psychiatric out there give us some advice and some medication to help
him out?
Thank you.

Useless at best if not harmful avoid his utter nonsense advice.
Hope you like your new name REAL TROLL RT < previously known as Mick
Murphy>.

Shame!!!
nass
---
http://www.nasstec.co.uk

"nass" wrote:

> My name nass. I fix your compluter very goodly; but, not for FREE
> You click my business link below, give me money. I do very, very good job.
> I have 4 investment homes to pay. Take no notice of my detracrtors here.
> .
> Credit card or cash.
>
> Click, click link: http://www.nasstec.co.uk
>
> --
> HTH,
> nass
> ----
> http://www.nasstec.co.uk
>
>
> "Tree" wrote:
>
> > I want to back up my laptop onto a seperate hard disc and set up a daily back
> > up of data files.
> >
> > I ran the xp backup utility and it was unable to do the back up. It said
> > the hard drive could only be used to back up 4G at a time and I have almost
> > 30G on the drive.
> >
> > What is the best way to proceed?
> >
> > Thanks

"Mick Murphy" wrote:

> I wrote:
>
> >http://www.acronis.com/
> >
> >Use Acronis True Image for complete System backup.
>

MY BAD!! (one of the reason's I'm "BAD" Mike)

The statement above is 100% true REAL TROLL!!!
Keep spaming soon you willbe kicked out from the NG, I promise you.
Keep trolling Mick from AIR Tel Broadband the REAL TROLL sending his sicking
spam:
Yep, the Micky Mouse back again with a malicious childish Behaviour.
Mick Murphy the REAL TROLL <RT>

At least now he is calling himself Mad Mike, but soon will call himself REAL
TROLL Mick Murphy.

Please ignor his childish act his a REAL TROLL in the newsgroup.
The TROLL First Attack and Utter Nonsense:
http://www.microsoft.com/communities...=en-us&m=1&p=1

This Troll is going nuts but I like having a laugh <G>
Does your FBI/High-Tech Crime Squad have psychiatric Friend to sort you out?
I think you said it all by saying this:
<Quotye from the TROLL Post>
And once I get hold of someone like him,
I never let go... NEVER.
Well, maybe.
Someone stalked me in the Vista groups and
impersonated me until I finally backed off and
played nice.
It cramped my style, and so I came here to play.
WATCH OUT FOOL. Or you'll be next on my list!
</Quote>
<Another Quote from the Troll post>
Remember, I have friends in the High-Tech Crime Squad who
have friends in the FBI!!!
I can make BIG trouble for you, you faggot!!!
</Quote>
<And another Quote from the Troll>
Ask the little boys over in the Vista groups about me.
THEY can vouch for how BAD I am!!!
So you came here to upset the peace of this NG old fart lol
</Quote>
<and another Quote from the old Fart lol>
And I'm a nasty old fart when I get CRANKED UP!!!
Be WARNED, faggot!!!!
< end of Fartting <g>>
What a TROLL!!!
I'm really cann't hold myself laughing on this Troll. I think we have a case
of sick minded person and need treatment.
Any psychiatric out there give us some advice and some medication to help
him out?
Thank you.

Useless at best if not harmful avoid his utter nonsense advice.
Hope you like your new name REAL TROLL RT < previously known as Mick
Murphy>.

Shame!!!
nass
---
http://www.nasstec.co.uk

> BAD BAD Mike
>
> >"Tree" wrote:
> >
> >> I want to back up my laptop onto a seperate hard disc and set up a daily back
> >> up of data files.
> >>
> >> I ran the xp backup utility and it was unable to do the back up. It said
> >> the hard drive could only be used to back up 4G at a time and I have almost
> >> 30G on the drive.
> >>
> >> What is the best way to proceed?
> >>
> >> Thanks
>

You are Air Tel Broadband.
--
HTH,
nass
----
http://www.nasstec.co.uk


"nass" wrote:

>
>
>
> Keep trolling Mick from AIR Tel Broadband the REAL TROLL sending his sicking
> spam:
> Yep, the Micky Mouse back again with a malicious childish Behaviour.
> Mick Murphy the REAL TROLL <RT>
>
> At least now he is calling himself Mad Mike, but soon will call himself REAL
> TROLL Mick Murphy.
>
> Please ignor his childish act his a REAL TROLL in the newsgroup.
> The TROLL First Attack and Utter Nonsense:
> http://www.microsoft.com/communities...=en-us&m=1&p=1
>
> This Troll is going nuts but I like having a laugh <G>
> Does your FBI/High-Tech Crime Squad have psychiatric Friend to sort you out?
> I think you said it all by saying this:
> <Quotye from the TROLL Post>
> And once I get hold of someone like him,
> I never let go... NEVER.
> Well, maybe.
> Someone stalked me in the Vista groups and
> impersonated me until I finally backed off and
> played nice.
> It cramped my style, and so I came here to play.
> WATCH OUT FOOL. Or you'll be next on my list!
> </Quote>
> <Another Quote from the Troll post>
> Remember, I have friends in the High-Tech Crime Squad who
> have friends in the FBI!!!
> I can make BIG trouble for you, you faggot!!!
> </Quote>
> <And another Quote from the Troll>
> Ask the little boys over in the Vista groups about me.
> THEY can vouch for how BAD I am!!!
> So you came here to upset the peace of this NG old fart lol
> </Quote>
> <and another Quote from the old Fart lol>
> And I'm a nasty old fart when I get CRANKED UP!!!
> Be WARNED, faggot!!!!
> < end of Fartting <g>>
> What a TROLL!!!
> I'm really cann't hold myself laughing on this Troll. I think we have a case
> of sick minded person and need treatment.
> Any psychiatric out there give us some advice and some medication to help
> him out?
> Thank you.
>
> Useless at best if not harmful avoid his utter nonsense advice.
> Hope you like your new name REAL TROLL RT < previously known as Mick
> Murphy>.
>
> Shame!!!
> nass
> ---
> http://www.nasstec.co.uk
>
> "nass" wrote:
>
> > My name nass. I fix your compluter very goodly; but, not for FREE
> > You click my business link below, give me money. I do very, very good job.
> > I have 4 investment homes to pay. Take no notice of my detracrtors here.
> > .
> > Credit card or cash.
> >
> > Click, click link: http://www.nasstec.co.uk
> >
> > --
> > HTH,
> > nass
> > ----
> > http://www.nasstec.co.uk
> >
> >
> > "Tree" wrote:
> >
> > > I want to back up my laptop onto a seperate hard disc and set up a daily back
> > > up of data files.
> > >
> > > I ran the xp backup utility and it was unable to do the back up. It said
> > > the hard drive could only be used to back up 4G at a time and I have almost
> > > 30G on the drive.
> > >
> > > What is the best way to proceed?
> > >
> > > Thanks

Maybe Where he hosts his website at 1and1.co.uk

Your web host has been contacted.
--
HTH,
nass
----
http://www.nasstec.co.uk


"nass" wrote:

>
>
>
> Keep trolling Mick from AIR Tel Broadband the REAL TROLL sending his sicking
> spam:
> Yep, the Micky Mouse back again with a malicious childish Behaviour.
> Mick Murphy the REAL TROLL <RT>
>
> At least now he is calling himself Mad Mike, but soon will call himself REAL
> TROLL Mick Murphy.
>
> Please ignor his childish act his a REAL TROLL in the newsgroup.
> The TROLL First Attack and Utter Nonsense:
> http://www.microsoft.com/communities...=en-us&m=1&p=1
>
> This Troll is going nuts but I like having a laugh <G>
> Does your FBI/High-Tech Crime Squad have psychiatric Friend to sort you out?
> I think you said it all by saying this:
> <Quotye from the TROLL Post>
> And once I get hold of someone like him,
> I never let go... NEVER.
> Well, maybe.
> Someone stalked me in the Vista groups and
> impersonated me until I finally backed off and
> played nice.
> It cramped my style, and so I came here to play.
> WATCH OUT FOOL. Or you'll be next on my list!
> </Quote>
> <Another Quote from the Troll post>
> Remember, I have friends in the High-Tech Crime Squad who
> have friends in the FBI!!!
> I can make BIG trouble for you, you faggot!!!
> </Quote>
> <And another Quote from the Troll>
> Ask the little boys over in the Vista groups about me.
> THEY can vouch for how BAD I am!!!
> So you came here to upset the peace of this NG old fart lol
> </Quote>
> <and another Quote from the old Fart lol>
> And I'm a nasty old fart when I get CRANKED UP!!!
> Be WARNED, faggot!!!!
> < end of Fartting <g>>
> What a TROLL!!!
> I'm really cann't hold myself laughing on this Troll. I think we have a case
> of sick minded person and need treatment.
> Any psychiatric out there give us some advice and some medication to help
> him out?
> Thank you.
>
> Useless at best if not harmful avoid his utter nonsense advice.
> Hope you like your new name REAL TROLL RT < previously known as Mick
> Murphy>.
>
> Shame!!!
> nass
> ---
> http://www.nasstec.co.uk
>
> "nass" wrote:
>
> > My name nass. I fix your compluter very goodly; but, not for FREE
> > You click my business link below, give me money. I do very, very good job.
> > I have 4 investment homes to pay. Take no notice of my detracrtors here.
> > .
> > Credit card or cash.
> >
> > Click, click link: http://www.nasstec.co.uk
> >
> > --
> > HTH,
> > nass
> > ----
> > http://www.nasstec.co.uk
> >
> >
> > "Tree" wrote:
> >
> > > I want to back up my laptop onto a seperate hard disc and set up a daily back
> > > up of data files.
> > >
> > > I ran the xp backup utility and it was unable to do the back up. It said
> > > the hard drive could only be used to back up 4G at a time and I have almost
> > > 30G on the drive.
> > >
> > > What is the best way to proceed?
> > >
> > > Thanks