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• Why is the Windows backup file larger than the original disk?

  I just used the system on Windows 7 backup utility to back up to an external hard drive (USB). I'm curious to know why the backup hard disk file is 170 GB when my computer has only 103 GB used on a 150 GB C drive. Also, should it more than 8 hours to run?

  When you back up your computer using backup software and that you select the default options in the backup process that you backup not only installation Windows (C:\) but also other files you can have outside of the default installation.  Also, some files may been compressed into your windows installation may have been expanded to ensure that the intergerity backup file.

• Cannot open the Windows backup files

  Windows cannot open files or can not read the text because of the encoding.  backup on USB. files are of quickbook software that contain employee files, w2, s will soon and I can't get information.  starteed problem after the update for service pack 2 auto windows.    backup came from computer running xp and downloaded to a laptop with vista yet neither system will open the files.  software filehelper fixed nothing as he claims, money wasted on unnesassary downloads or repaired.  Please what can I do?

  Please repost your question in Forum Windows Update: http://social.answers.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/vistawu/threads where the people who specialize in Windows update (including SP2) will be more than happy to help you with your problem.

  Since SP2, you have another option. For now, Microsoft Support offers free technical assistance for any issue related to this update at: http://support.microsoft.com/ph/11732#tab0.

  I hope this helps.

  Good luck! Lorien - a - MCSE/MCSA/network + / A +.

• import of backup files .dat in 6.2.2 point Office Windows 8.1

  I just upgraded my PC Windows 8 (BIG mistake) and he decided to delete all my PALM data files.  I thought THAT I had everything backed up, but the only files I backed up was called a "address.dat" and the new Palm (6.2.2) software is not allowing me to import that.   The 'aba' only backup file I have is from 2005 and that won't do me any good.

  Anyone know how I can import the .dat file in my address book?

  Thank you!
  
  Mark

  Hello and welcome to the HP support community!

  Only way I know to import data is to install Palm Desktop 4.x on the computer you have now (delete 6.2.2 first - you can't have both installed at the same time!), to create the same account of HotSync name as before and then replace the file address.dat for Palm Desktop user with your saved version.

  See if the data returns.  If so, you can export correctly in order to have an update of the aba file version.

  NOTE: Palm Desktop 4.x will work on Win8 with the Aceeca drivers installed.  Quick installation is not working properly.  Version 6.2.2 adds "install the tool" which works similar to quick setup, but works fine on 64 bit systems.

  WyreNut

• Windows Server backup - Reporting failure, but creates a backup file

  Currently have a Server 2008 R2 running. Also runs Hyper-V with 3 than VMS. VM can be found on the D drive, so I have given up trying to save with C, since it was time.

  I don't have a setup of daily - just VSS full backup disk Local (c), no bare metal recovery or backup the system state. It's backup on a network drive shared on a different server.

  Daily backup status comes back as having failed. However when I go to the destination that the backup must be going, I see a 280 GB VHD file, which is the size expected to see.

  The error reported in the Windows Server backup is "one of the backup files could not be created. "Error: the parameter is incorrect".

  WSB is horrible to provide crash reports useful on what is the real problem.

  Anyone have any idea why it's create a large file of backup, but reported as having failed with this error?

  Hello

  Post your question in the TechNet Server Forums, as your question kindly is beyond the scope of these Forums.

  http://social.technet.Microsoft.com/forums/WindowsServer/en-us/home?category=WindowsServer

  See you soon.

• How to delete Windows Update backup files

  In Windows XP Pro, whenever an update from windows update has been installed, a backup file was created (example: C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallKB977816$) is it a similar backup with windows file 7 about the update of windows, and if so, can it be deleted once it is established that the MS security update is successful?  Thank you, Sam.

  http://taurarian.MVPs.org/WU_XP/removing_old_windows_updates.htm

  Folders that have uninstall as part of the name (for example $NtUninstallKB282010$ who reside in C:\windows (hidden files) are window Hot difficulty updating folders/files) can be removed safely (providing ever, you wish to uninstall the updates). I recommend you leave these records for a period of at least one month to make sure that the update works correctly.

  These updates can be removed individually or together. To learn more about the update/s go on:
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/xxxxxx
  NB: XXXXXX = the actual number, not to mention the "Q" or "Ko."

  Once you have removed the uninstall folders/files, then go to control panel, add/remove programs. Select the title of the corresponding Windows fix on the folder/file of the patch you just deleted, and select Delete. You will get a Windows error. This is because you deleted the uninstall folder/files. Simply choose OK and the entry will be removed from the Add/Remove Programs list.

  Don't NOT delete the folder $ $hf_mig

  Cleaning after installation of SP2
  http://aumha.org/win5/a/sp2faq.php#after

  and/or

  XP SP3: Post Installation Cleanup
  http://aumha.NET/viewtopic.php?f=62&t=33827

  Please note this is only for Windows XP and is not on Vista or Windows 7

  TaurArian [MVP] 2005-2010 - Update Services

• I have Windows Vista and when running Norton 360, they said that I had in somee virus in my backup files. How can I remove them?

  I want to delete old backup files. Some of these files have a virus in them. If I completely delete these files and run a new backup it will accomplish what I want.

  I asked a similar question on the removal of all my backup files in my hard drive external and asked if I would get a full file backup or just backup incemental.
  I asked this question to Windows Vista, IT Pro.
  The answer is:
  Windows uses something known as bits archive to determine if changes have been
  to files.if you completely delete the contents of the backup media, then it should do a full backup has the following appendix, because at that time, windows has nothing to compare data from the computer with.

  Based on the response I received, you should have a backup of files complete "sound".

• How can I restore my backup files on an external hard drive using Windows XP SP3?

  I back up my files to an external hard drive using windows XP sp2. My pc crashed and re installed with Windows XP sp3. Now I can't find the backup on the system tools utility. How can I restore my backup files. Help, please.

  Hi PML.

  Yes, I used the built in «Back to the top of the tool» Unfortunately I don't have the CD. My Netbook is a HP mini computer that comes with Windows XP home. Thank you for your help and I hope to hear from you again.

  How do you reinstall Windows?  If you have used the HP Recovery system to recover from a hidden partition, backup should have been reinstalled.

  I suggest you call HP support.

• After backup files and restoring Windows XP, I can't open the files backed up.

  After backup files and restoring Windows XP, I can't open the files backed up. The files are password on a user account. I know the password. But the message received when you try to open them is: access is denied. Drag / drop the files in 'Shared files' result in the same message. I know that the files exist, because when I open backup and browse for them, they are displayed. Is there a method to open? I have Windows XP Media Center Edition, Version 2002, Service Pack 3 update. I tried to back up the files with backup of backup, but it does not work.

  Hi error,.

  I suggest you follow the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base and check.

  How to capture a file or a folder in Windows XP

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/308421

  I hope this helps.

• Cannot restore the backup to a computer Windows XP files

  Works on Windows XP Home Edition. Get a computer back to D drive on the computer a few months ago. Now try to restore some files. I can see the names of files in the wizared of backup/restore window, but as I go through the wizard, and it starts to the advancement of the restore, I get the screen saying "the backup file is found," although I see it right in front of me... help, its my partner representing the files!

  Hi dontknowit,

  Thanks for visiting the site of the community of Microsoft Windows XP.   If the files have been saved in a different directory from their original location, you will need to follow these steps:

  (1) open the backup or Restore Wizard.
  2) click Next , and then select restore files and settings.
  3) click Browse to open the Open the backup file box.
  (4) click on Browse and Select the catalog file to dialog box appears.
  (5) select the backup file, and then click Open. (The name and the path to the backup file are now displayed in the dialog box, Open the backup file .)
  6) click OK in the dialog box, Open the Backup file . It is added to the list of backup files in the backup or Restore Wizard.
  (7) in the list on the left, expand the different backup files, and select the drive or folder to display the details of the backup in the right pane.
  (8) select the files or folders to restore from the list on the right.
  9) click Next to view a summary of the restore operation.
  10) click Finish. The Restore in progress dialog box appears.
  11) click the close button in the Restore in progress dialog box.

  Please let us know if this helped.

  Dena
  Microsoft Answers Support Engineer
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• Delete the automatic backup files in Windows Vista Home Edition!

  Hello

  I bought a new HP Pavilion pc six months back... I have the disk hard of 320 GB (hitachi)... what I have copy on my hard drive, everything becomes backup without my knowledge...
  my space on the hard disk is dripping... for example: I have a lot of movies on my hard drive for about 50 GB, but I lost about 100 GB that means backup took place...
  now I want to delete these backup files to free up my disc drive... pls help... I don't know where the backup files are get stored... pls help...
  regarding...
  Karthikeyan devalla.

  Karthikeyan Devalla,
  Here are the instructions to remove some of the restore points using disk cleanup.  Your system is configured to record everything automatically on your computer at periodic points so if you need to restore your system files will be there.  But sometimes, you get more restore points that you want or need and he can eat a lot of disk space.  Here's how to control this.

  You can use Disk Cleanup to remove points of restoration and the free space on the hard disk on your computer.

  Disk removes the cleanup all but the last restore point on your computer. In some editions of Windows Vista, restore points can include previous versions of files. Previous versions are also deleted.
   
  1. open Disk Cleanup by clicking the Start button, tap all programs, accessories, click System Tools, and then click Disk Cleanup.
   
  2. in the Disk Cleanup Options dialog box, click files from all users on this computer.  If you are prompted for an administrator password or a confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.
   
  3. If prompted, select the drive you want to clean, and then click OK.
   
  4. click the other Options tab.
   
  5. under System Restore and shadow copies, click Clean up, and then, in the confirmation dialog box, click on delete.
   
  6. If you want to continue using disk cleanup for other drives on your computer, click the Disk Cleanup tab. To quit Disk Cleanup, click Cancel.
   
  Let us know if this was helpful, or if you need more information.
  Thank you

  Gloria
  Microsoft Answers Support Engineer
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• Cannot run the Windows backup utility, error: "a file already exists (0X800700B7)."

  I have a Lenovo Think Pad with Windows Vista.  When I try to back up the computer, I choose backup and the location of tools accessory system configuration.  Then I run a backup to start and identify a DVD RW as the location of the backup files.  I click to start and a screen pops up saying

  A file exists already (0X800700B7), and at this time it cannot be saved.

  OX800700B7 is not a file name. It is an error code.

  What follows is a response to the same problem. The person who had the problem was using 64-bit. But that makes no difference in this case. Follow th step by step posted by ABC_george and see if that fixes the problem.

  http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/Forum/windows_vista-windows_programs/Windows-backup-cannot-create-a-file-when-that-file/d91d7785-9a00-4b26-9ae3-ae35b0d9317b

• Restore the backup files. Windows Vista Expert needed!

  Help!  Recently, a virus wiped out my operating system (Windows Vista).  C drive my PC had literally nothing about it.  Then I got a new VISTA OS installed by a repair shop.  I tried to restore my previous configuration from the backup I had on an external drive, using the Vista Backup & Restore utility.  This "worked" except that he restored the backup files in a separate location on the C drive.  Using the windows Explorer I see all those files that have been restored in a folder named "Thom".

  However the new Vista installation has the user name "Thomas" where a configuration complete, (Documents, Favorites, desktop, etc.), was created.  When I connect, it's the config I see (new office, new files and folders for this new user, 'Thomas'.  I want to use the configuration, (files, folders, office computer), under the former name "Thom", not this new one, "Thomas."

  I'm afraid to just delete the files under Thomas I'm afraid I'm going to destroy my access to Windows in general.  Currently, I show only a user account in the control panel.  I don't have the 'Thom' user in the folder of the user within the new configuration.  How to delete files and folders under Thomas and use files and folders in the folder named Thom that is located on drive C?

  All restoring the backup files are there, they show just a folder on drive C, titled "Thom".  When I connect to my pc it takes me to your desktop created by the new facility.  I need ALL the files in the backup (office, e-mail, files & folders), not the Setup program created by the installation of the new Vista.  I want to be able to connect to windows and have it use the backup files, which are located in this folder named "Thom" which show on the C drive.

  Can I simply combine or merge or copy the files in the folder 'Thom', I want to use in the files of the same name, (contacts, documents, Favorites, desktop), which are under the name of "Thomas"?  Can I remove folders under the user 'Thomas' and all it's files and records and hope that windows then takes me in the files that I want to use?

  I use my laptop, (HP Pavilion, 64-bit), for business and I'm dead in the water until I can access my old configuration.  I am on day 5 of this disaster and I am desperate, please help!

  Hello Reggie999,

  Thanks for the return of the response.  You can move the files/folders in the 'Thom' folder in your new user account 'Thomas '.   Or another option would be to create a new user account and call it what you want, then move the folder in this user account.

  If you create a new user account and move your files/folders to this account, it would be nice to delete the user account 'Thomas '.  Just make sure that you have all of the files in the profile that you have recently created/added.

  New profile:

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/create-a-user-account

• How can I identify the name of the invisible file for a backup file successfully to an external hard drive USB2 separate? I use Windows Vista backup program (Service Pack 2),

  How can I identify the name of the invisible file for a backup file successfully to an external hard drive USB2 separate?  I use Windows Vista backup program (Service Pack 2), and I need to do backups plus two from other computers on the same external hard drive.  To do this, I think I would need to identify each backup file separate I know which file to specify if I need to do a restore.

  How can I accomplish this? The program does not seem to give me the ability to specify a file to which to write the backup during a given session files.  In addition, I do not understand why I can not see the file name in Windows Explorer - my files options are defined to be able to view hidden and system.  Would be grateful for any help you can provide, tonight if possible.   Best regards, Oliver for Norm

  Hello

  See this link:

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/back-up-and-restore-frequently-asked-questions

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/set-up-or-change-automatic-backup-settings

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/back-up-your-programs-system-settings-and-files

• Toshiba HDDR250E03X does not open backup files in Windows 7

  I just bought a Dell computer brand new with Windows 7 and tried to transfer files from my XP system, but it won't work.  It recognizes the external hard drive, but I can't restore the backup files.

  Windows 7 restore supports only restore backups created with Vista or Windows 7. You can use Windows Easy Transfer to move your data and settings. See Help on your Windows 7 system, or follow the instructions in step 2 of this article:

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/help/upgrading-from-Windows-XP-to-Windows-7

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/products/features/Windows-easy-transfer

  Alternatively, you can access your backups XP by installing this utility:

  http://support.Microsoft.com/?kbid=974674