Have you read:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/975692
Also, given Microsoft's track record on backup and restore why use their solution? Or put another way, what backup do you use in case their software does not restore your files?
Bob
when i try to run a backup i get an error code 0x81000031. Can anyone help me with this problem.

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