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Question

Backup file corrupted

Sep 23, 2014 3:22PM PDT

I was creating backup for my files but it is showing error. Says unable to backup.

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That's good news.
Sep 23, 2014 3:28PM PDT

Now try other backup apps.
Bob

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That's strange.
Sep 23, 2014 5:37PM PDT

Backup file corrupted seems more like an error when using it to restore data than like an error when creating it.
By the way, what is the "it" that is showing an error and what error exactly?

I agree with Bob: using a program that gives such unhelpful messages is not a good idea.

Kees

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Kind of slim on details....like machine type (laptop,
Sep 24, 2014 11:18AM PDT

desktop), host PC OS, backup SW, backup destination, etc. etc.,

Hard to help with so little info.

VAPCMD