windows 7 backup destination problem

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  1. Posts : 5
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       #1

    windows 7 backup destination problem


    Hi,

    I want to setup the Windows 7 backup utility,

    but Windows 7 only let's me pick the dvd-writer as destination for the backup.

    I have an external harddisk in my network, which Windows 7 has detected, but I cannot pick it when I want to set up the backup.

    Anyone help?
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  2. Posts : 370
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
       #2

    Which version of Windows 7 do yo have? I think you can only choose network locations in the Professional and Ultimate versions.

    However, you may be able to map your network drive to your computer to trick Windows into thinking it's a local drive.
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  3. Posts : 5
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    Thread Starter
       #3

    Thanks for the reply.

    I have Windows 7 Home.

    Pretty stupid that Home wouldn't support this

    How can I "map" the external hd?

    Gr Hans
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  4. Posts : 370
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
       #4

    This should help with that: Map Network Drive
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  5. Posts : 10,200
    MS Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 64-bit
       #5

    hansvannunigen said:
    Thanks for the reply.

    I have Windows 7 Home.

    Pretty stupid that Home wouldn't support this

    How can I "map" the external hd?

    Gr Hans
    To correctly advise you, a snapshot of the maximized output of Disk Management, made when the external is connected, is needed.

    To run the snipping tool,
    WIN | type SNIP | ENTER

    To run Disk Managment,
    WIN | type DISKMGMT.MSC | ENTER

    WIN is the key with the wavy flag.

    To attach the snapshot you made with the Snipping Tool,
    https://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials...en-forums.html
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  6. Posts : 10,200
    MS Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 64-bit
       #6

    Please also complete your system specs. That info can be very helpful at times.

    ________________________________________

    HOW TO FILL OUT YOUR SYSTEM SPECS

    In the line at the top of www.SevenForums.com you will see UserCP.
    That is an abbreviation for User Control Panel.
    Click on UserCP.
    In the left-hand column, under Your Profile you will see Edit System Spec.
    Click on Edit System Spec
    You can copy and paste from the output of Speccy, Speccy - System Information - Free Download to fill out much of the info. Be sure to use the Other Info section of your System Specs for such info as your optical drive, your wireless adapter, your speakers, etc.

    ________________________________________
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  7. Posts : 5
    7, 64
    Thread Starter
       #7

    Ok,

    I mapped the ext hd, it has a letter. See attachement.

    I also attached printscreens of the diskmanagement and of the system specs.

    What can I do next...
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  8. Posts : 10,200
    MS Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 64-bit
       #8

    Hans,
    Schade.

    windows 7 backup destination problem-change-where-you-backup-your-files.png

    You may want to consider purchasing an external USB drive for backup purposes.

    Here is also a link to an excellent tutorial on using Win 7 Backup and Restore,
    Backup Complete Computer - Create an Image Backup
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  9. Posts : 370
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
       #9

    hansvannunigen said:
    Ok,

    I mapped the ext hd, it has a letter. See attachement.

    I also attached printscreens of the diskmanagement and of the system specs.

    What can I do next...
    I just tried this on my computer - doesn't look like it works this way either. Windows knows the mapped drive is a network drive so we can't trick it

    Looks like you're stuck with local only, so you can try plugging the network drive directly into your computer through USB or eSATA, etc - that will work. But, as said above, network locations are only available on the Profession and above versions.
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  10. Posts : 5
    7, 64
    Thread Starter
       #10

    Thanks everybody. Now I know and understand this issue.

    I find it unbelievable that an operatoin system which I paid a lot of money for, has this issue, but nothin I can't do bout that.
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