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Problem backing up Windows 7 partition
Posted: Tue Sep 29, 2009 10:25 pm
by Peter John
I’ve used AISBU to back up a variety of XP installs on my PC and on my EEEPC.
All these have been problem free.
I have now installed Windows 7 RC to make my PC dual boot with XP. I successfully installed AISBU on the Windows 7 partition but on running it to backup the Win 7 partition it completed with errors, as it was unable to back up over 100 files.
Advice please.
Windows 7
Posted: Wed Sep 30, 2009 4:07 pm
by Barry
There are a few things that may cause this problem:
AISBackup must run as an administrator on Windows Vista, 7 and Windows Server 2008 to backup operating system files.
If you are running 64bit Windows 7 you must use AISFAM to backup opened exclusive files (32-bit Windows 7 works without).
Please e-mail the job files via the help / bug report option if these options do not help.
Barry
Posted: Wed Sep 30, 2009 9:01 pm
by Peter John
Thanks Barry for your prompt reply.
I am running the32 bit version and as I am the only user I must be Administrator mustn't I.
I not at home as present but will do as you ask when I get home in a few days.
Peter
Posted: Sun Oct 04, 2009 10:04 pm
by Peter John
Did a completely new full backup and again errors occurred, 114 files could not be backed up.
Have emailed the report as requested.
Peter
Windows 7 access denied
Posted: Tue Oct 06, 2009 9:02 pm
by Barry
I have checked your backup job and it looks okay. I have tried several backups and restores of Windows 7 and they all work okay. Access denied is usually only shown when the program is not run from an administrator account.
Did you run the installation of Windows 7 from Windows Vista or XP and then choose a new drive - whichever way you installed Windows 7 please let me know and I will do the same.
AISBackup works here with Windows 7 beta 1, release candidate and the final Windows 7 Enterprise code.
I will be uploading some PDF help files for backup and restore of Windows in the next few days; these use Windows 7 in the examples.
Barry
Posted: Wed Oct 07, 2009 11:05 am
by Peter John
Hi Barry
I did try an incremental backup after ensuring that the hidden & system files were showing but again it completed with errors. Have sent you the log automatically after figuring out how the Live Mail works !!
This is how I installed Win7:-
1. Made the DVD from the MS download.
2. Created a new partition on my second drive-it came out as letter I.
My 1st drive has a multiboot XP system installed
3. Formatted the I drive as NTFS.
4. Put the disc in my DVD drive & followed the instructions. I can't remember if I rebooted the system before the install or whether I went straight to the install.
Hope this helps
Peter
Posted: Wed Oct 07, 2009 4:28 pm
by Peter John
Following an email from Barry the problem is solved.
To quote Barry-- "Are you right clicking the AISBackup shortcut and choosing 'Run as administrator'?"
I wasn't, as that step is not necessary with XP. Doing the right click etc it worked pefectly.
Thanks Barry.