Windows 7 Backup

[dacortin]

Have recently migrated to W7. Have a Seagate External HDD attached (more of that later) and have scheduled a weekly W7 Backup. Viewing the External HDD it shows a file (computer name) but it is zero Bytes and cannot be accessed. Is this just MS methodology, or, do I have a problem please ?

[squarebear]

Try restoring something from it to test it.

[ChuckFickens]

Yep agree with SB...

It's not a backup until you've proven you can restore from it.

[dacortin]

Thanks to SQ and CF, Have considered that option, but could result in a a complete wipe of the PC. Have also Backed up a Laptop to same HDD - same result

[squarebear]

Surely you can just restore one file from it? Rename a jpg or something and see if you can bring it back. Not much of a backup if it's all or nothing.

[dacortin]

SQ have not yet even looked at restore options, assumed it is a global backup, will explore now - thanks

[ChuckFickens]

if you can't restore a single file you should at least be able to restore to a different location.

As I said, you can take all the backups in the world but until you know they work and you can restore from them you can't call them backups.

[dacortin]

CF You're answer, as usual, is impeccable, having worked with machines since since the ICL 1901, I really should know better

[dacortin]

^ since since?, the wine is working, well it is Spain and it's an hour ahead