backups

[Peter1]

I wanna back up my files onto my external usb drive, but each time I start up the Windows 2k back up utility i get this msg:

After that comes up and I close it it pops up the utility. So my question is.. do i have to "activate" something before i can continue with my business?  http://images.thetechguide.com/forum/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/huh.gif\' class=\'bbc_emoticon\' alt=\':huh:\' />


In addition how the heck do I get into the Management console and start the "removeable storage" service... http://images.thetechguide.com/forum/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/dry.gif\' class=\'bbc_emoticon\' alt=\'<_<\' />

Thanks!

[guestolo]

Personally, I just use MyComputer and navigate and copy and paste my files/folders from 2000 drive to the External drive

But the Backup tool in 2000 should work too
To reach Services in the Management console
Go to START>>Settings>>Control Panel>>Administrative tools>>Computer Management
>>Services and Applications>>Services

In the list, "Removeable Storage" should be set to Automatic

If it is, you may need to follow the steps outlined by Microsoft
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/235032

I suggest trying first Steps 1 thru 5
Skip 6 and then do 7&8

Let me know if that helps

[Peter1]

Interesting! I just checked - its set to "automatic" i guess i have to follow those steps.

Those steps seems like a pain in the ass acutally... http://images.thetechguide.com/forum/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif\' class=\'bbc_emoticon\' alt=\':lol:\' />

Perhaps i'll just do what you suggested prior. and just copy and paste my files/folders onto my external...  http://images.thetechguide.com/forum/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.gif\' class=\'bbc_emoticon\' alt=\'\' />