Windows 98 Backup Errors

B

brbrown

After recently having to do a complete W98 Restore on my old desktop, for the
first time ever, I have tried to do a Backup using the W98 Backup. The Backup
Verification Job Report showed various errors as indicated in the report
below. How can I stop the "busy" functions to enable an error free backup
please?

Warning: C:\Windows\MSIMGSIZ.DAT was busy during backup. It cannot be
restored or compared.
Warning: C:\Windows\ShedLog.Txt was busy during backup. It cannot be
restored or compared.
Warning: C:\Windows\Cookies\Index.Dat was busy during backup. It cannot be
restored or compared.
Warning: C:\Windows\Desktop\MyBackup.qic was busy during backup. It cannot
be restored or compared.
Warning: C:\Windows\History\History.IE5\index.dat was busy during backup. It
cannot be restored or compared.
Warning: C:\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\index.dat was busy
during backup. It cannot be restored or compared. End
 
P

philo

"brbrown" <brbrown@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:702CACDB-3158-4CF0-813B-B46BA7FFFFC9@microsoft.com...
> After recently having to do a complete W98 Restore on my old desktop, for
the
> first time ever, I have tried to do a Backup using the W98 Backup. The
Backup
> Verification Job Report showed various errors as indicated in the report
> below. How can I stop the "busy" functions to enable an error free backup
> please?
>
> Warning: C:\Windows\MSIMGSIZ.DAT was busy during backup. It cannot be
> restored or compared.
> Warning: C:\Windows\ShedLog.Txt was busy during backup. It cannot be
> restored or compared.
> Warning: C:\Windows\Cookies\Index.Dat was busy during backup. It cannot be
> restored or compared.
> Warning: C:\Windows\Desktop\MyBackup.qic was busy during backup. It cannot
> be restored or compared.
> Warning: C:\Windows\History\History.IE5\index.dat was busy during backup.
It
> cannot be restored or compared.
> Warning: C:\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\index.dat was
busy
> during backup. It cannot be restored or compared. End
>
>


I am not sure if those errors are critical.

For example, temporary internet files would not need to be backed up.

Also, it appears that "MyBackup.qic" is the backup itself which of course
would have to be skipped
 
J

Jeff Richards

MSIMGSIZ.DAT is associated with messenger - stop it (from the task bar)
before doing backup. Schedlog.txt is part of scheduler - it can also be
stopped. The index files are associated with IE - close down all on-line
activity before starting the backup, and wait at least ten minutes for
components to be shut down. To avoid the message about MyBackup, create the
backup file in a partition or disk that is not being backed up.

Or, ignore the messages as not important.
--
Jeff Richards
MS MVP (Windows - Shell/User)
"brbrown" <brbrown@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:702CACDB-3158-4CF0-813B-B46BA7FFFFC9@microsoft.com...
> After recently having to do a complete W98 Restore on my old desktop, for
> the
> first time ever, I have tried to do a Backup using the W98 Backup. The
> Backup
> Verification Job Report showed various errors as indicated in the report
> below. How can I stop the "busy" functions to enable an error free backup
> please?
>
> Warning: C:\Windows\MSIMGSIZ.DAT was busy during backup. It cannot be
> restored or compared.
> Warning: C:\Windows\ShedLog.Txt was busy during backup. It cannot be
> restored or compared.
> Warning: C:\Windows\Cookies\Index.Dat was busy during backup. It cannot be
> restored or compared.
> Warning: C:\Windows\Desktop\MyBackup.qic was busy during backup. It cannot
> be restored or compared.
> Warning: C:\Windows\History\History.IE5\index.dat was busy during backup.
> It
> cannot be restored or compared.
> Warning: C:\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\index.dat was
> busy
> during backup. It cannot be restored or compared. End
>
>
 
G

Gary S. Terhune

Windows Backup isn't a particularly good backup system. You should look into
more modern solutions that create an "image" file and provide better methods
for restoring when you can't get into Windows.

Also, it's foolish to make a system backup and then store it on the same
disk as you're backing up. Think about it...

--
Gary S. Terhune
MS-MVP Shell/User
http://grystmill.com

"brbrown" <brbrown@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:702CACDB-3158-4CF0-813B-B46BA7FFFFC9@microsoft.com...
> After recently having to do a complete W98 Restore on my old desktop, for
> the
> first time ever, I have tried to do a Backup using the W98 Backup. The
> Backup
> Verification Job Report showed various errors as indicated in the report
> below. How can I stop the "busy" functions to enable an error free backup
> please?
>
> Warning: C:\Windows\MSIMGSIZ.DAT was busy during backup. It cannot be
> restored or compared.
> Warning: C:\Windows\ShedLog.Txt was busy during backup. It cannot be
> restored or compared.
> Warning: C:\Windows\Cookies\Index.Dat was busy during backup. It cannot be
> restored or compared.
> Warning: C:\Windows\Desktop\MyBackup.qic was busy during backup. It cannot
> be restored or compared.
> Warning: C:\Windows\History\History.IE5\index.dat was busy during backup.
> It
> cannot be restored or compared.
> Warning: C:\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\index.dat was
> busy
> during backup. It cannot be restored or compared. End
>
>
 
B

Bob Harris

I tend to agree with Gary, the native windows 98 (or NT, XP, etc) backup
tools are not really all that good. Consider, how would you do a restore,
if you could not boot into windows? I once faced this problem and had to
re-install 98 from the CD, then run the restore. And, honestly, the PC was
really not as good as new after that. I eventually nuked 98 and went to XP,
which solved many problems of stability.

I have had good luck making disk images (and restoring them) using Norton
GHOST and Acronis True Image. Of these two, I prefer TrueImage, since it is
a bit easier to use and had support for USB drives earlier than did GHOST.
Both can be run from a bootable CD, thus solving the potential problem of
how to restore windows, if windows is not working. Both can also handle
"locked files", such as those you mentioned.

However, before getting a better backup/restore program, also consider
separating your personal files (e.g., JPG, DOC, XLS, MP3, etc) from the
operating system and installed programs. This is best done by separate
partitions for each. Under 98, C: must contain the operating system (and
thus also programs), so D: would then contain personal files. If you do not
already have two or more partitions, look into Partition Magic. Or, think
about a separate D: internal drive. Use a good backup program to make an
image of C: off of the PC, such on an external USB drive or DVDs. Use a
simple copy&paste (or the command line XCOPY) to backup personal files.
Backup the operating system and program only if changes are made (e.g.,
monthly MS updates, new program, etc). Backup new/changed personal files
every day.

"brbrown" <brbrown@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:702CACDB-3158-4CF0-813B-B46BA7FFFFC9@microsoft.com...
> After recently having to do a complete W98 Restore on my old desktop, for
> the
> first time ever, I have tried to do a Backup using the W98 Backup. The
> Backup
> Verification Job Report showed various errors as indicated in the report
> below. How can I stop the "busy" functions to enable an error free backup
> please?
>
> Warning: C:\Windows\MSIMGSIZ.DAT was busy during backup. It cannot be
> restored or compared.
> Warning: C:\Windows\ShedLog.Txt was busy during backup. It cannot be
> restored or compared.
> Warning: C:\Windows\Cookies\Index.Dat was busy during backup. It cannot be
> restored or compared.
> Warning: C:\Windows\Desktop\MyBackup.qic was busy during backup. It cannot
> be restored or compared.
> Warning: C:\Windows\History\History.IE5\index.dat was busy during backup.
> It
> cannot be restored or compared.
> Warning: C:\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\index.dat was
> busy
> during backup. It cannot be restored or compared. End
>
>
 
B

brbrown

Thank you all very much for your replies.
Phiio, I wondered if that might be the case.
Jeff,when I tried the backup, there was no internet activity ( it is not
connected yet after the Restore) and there is no Messenger in the task bar.
Gary, that makes sence. As my W98 is not often used, I tend not to spend
time and money on it. I will look into other methods though. I believe Ghost
and Acronis are now "pay for" software but what about Eastec Backup 2007 or
DriveImage XML? Any opinion? I have both on my WXP.
Bob, many thanks for the comprehensive reply. If Eastec or DriveImage is
suitable, I will try one of those. As I only have a floppy drive on the W98,
I presume that will not be adequate. I will need to install the CD writer
which I used before I did a full Restore. Brian

"Bob Harris" wrote:

> I tend to agree with Gary, the native windows 98 (or NT, XP, etc) backup
> tools are not really all that good. Consider, how would you do a restore,
> if you could not boot into windows? I once faced this problem and had to
> re-install 98 from the CD, then run the restore. And, honestly, the PC was
> really not as good as new after that. I eventually nuked 98 and went to XP,
> which solved many problems of stability.
>
> I have had good luck making disk images (and restoring them) using Norton
> GHOST and Acronis True Image. Of these two, I prefer TrueImage, since it is
> a bit easier to use and had support for USB drives earlier than did GHOST.
> Both can be run from a bootable CD, thus solving the potential problem of
> how to restore windows, if windows is not working. Both can also handle
> "locked files", such as those you mentioned.
>
> However, before getting a better backup/restore program, also consider
> separating your personal files (e.g., JPG, DOC, XLS, MP3, etc) from the
> operating system and installed programs. This is best done by separate
> partitions for each. Under 98, C: must contain the operating system (and
> thus also programs), so D: would then contain personal files. If you do not
> already have two or more partitions, look into Partition Magic. Or, think
> about a separate D: internal drive. Use a good backup program to make an
> image of C: off of the PC, such on an external USB drive or DVDs. Use a
> simple copy&paste (or the command line XCOPY) to backup personal files.
> Backup the operating system and program only if changes are made (e.g.,
> monthly MS updates, new program, etc). Backup new/changed personal files
> every day.
>
> "brbrown" <brbrown@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:702CACDB-3158-4CF0-813B-B46BA7FFFFC9@microsoft.com...
> > After recently having to do a complete W98 Restore on my old desktop, for
> > the
> > first time ever, I have tried to do a Backup using the W98 Backup. The
> > Backup
> > Verification Job Report showed various errors as indicated in the report
> > below. How can I stop the "busy" functions to enable an error free backup
> > please?
> >
> > Warning: C:\Windows\MSIMGSIZ.DAT was busy during backup. It cannot be
> > restored or compared.
> > Warning: C:\Windows\ShedLog.Txt was busy during backup. It cannot be
> > restored or compared.
> > Warning: C:\Windows\Cookies\Index.Dat was busy during backup. It cannot be
> > restored or compared.
> > Warning: C:\Windows\Desktop\MyBackup.qic was busy during backup. It cannot
> > be restored or compared.
> > Warning: C:\Windows\History\History.IE5\index.dat was busy during backup.
> > It
> > cannot be restored or compared.
> > Warning: C:\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\index.dat was
> > busy
> > during backup. It cannot be restored or compared. End
> >
> >
>
>
>
 
B

brbrown

Just realized, as I haven't used either of the Eastec or DriveImage yet, they
are licenced for one computer only, I would have uninstalled one and
reinstalled it on W98 but neither of them will support W98.

"brbrown" wrote:

> Thank you all very much for your replies.
> Phiio, I wondered if that might be the case.
> Jeff,when I tried the backup, there was no internet activity ( it is not
> connected yet after the Restore) and there is no Messenger in the task bar.
> Gary, that makes sence. As my W98 is not often used, I tend not to spend
> time and money on it. I will look into other methods though. I believe Ghost
> and Acronis are now "pay for" software but what about Eastec Backup 2007 or
> DriveImage XML? Any opinion? I have both on my WXP.
> Bob, many thanks for the comprehensive reply. If Eastec or DriveImage is
> suitable, I will try one of those. As I only have a floppy drive on the W98,
> I presume that will not be adequate. I will need to install the CD writer
> which I used before I did a full Restore. Brian
>
> "Bob Harris" wrote:
>
> > I tend to agree with Gary, the native windows 98 (or NT, XP, etc) backup
> > tools are not really all that good. Consider, how would you do a restore,
> > if you could not boot into windows? I once faced this problem and had to
> > re-install 98 from the CD, then run the restore. And, honestly, the PC was
> > really not as good as new after that. I eventually nuked 98 and went to XP,
> > which solved many problems of stability.
> >
> > I have had good luck making disk images (and restoring them) using Norton
> > GHOST and Acronis True Image. Of these two, I prefer TrueImage, since it is
> > a bit easier to use and had support for USB drives earlier than did GHOST.
> > Both can be run from a bootable CD, thus solving the potential problem of
> > how to restore windows, if windows is not working. Both can also handle
> > "locked files", such as those you mentioned.
> >
> > However, before getting a better backup/restore program, also consider
> > separating your personal files (e.g., JPG, DOC, XLS, MP3, etc) from the
> > operating system and installed programs. This is best done by separate
> > partitions for each. Under 98, C: must contain the operating system (and
> > thus also programs), so D: would then contain personal files. If you do not
> > already have two or more partitions, look into Partition Magic. Or, think
> > about a separate D: internal drive. Use a good backup program to make an
> > image of C: off of the PC, such on an external USB drive or DVDs. Use a
> > simple copy&paste (or the command line XCOPY) to backup personal files.
> > Backup the operating system and program only if changes are made (e.g.,
> > monthly MS updates, new program, etc). Backup new/changed personal files
> > every day.
> >
> > "brbrown" <brbrown@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> > news:702CACDB-3158-4CF0-813B-B46BA7FFFFC9@microsoft.com...
> > > After recently having to do a complete W98 Restore on my old desktop, for
> > > the
> > > first time ever, I have tried to do a Backup using the W98 Backup. The
> > > Backup
> > > Verification Job Report showed various errors as indicated in the report
> > > below. How can I stop the "busy" functions to enable an error free backup
> > > please?
> > >
> > > Warning: C:\Windows\MSIMGSIZ.DAT was busy during backup. It cannot be
> > > restored or compared.
> > > Warning: C:\Windows\ShedLog.Txt was busy during backup. It cannot be
> > > restored or compared.
> > > Warning: C:\Windows\Cookies\Index.Dat was busy during backup. It cannot be
> > > restored or compared.
> > > Warning: C:\Windows\Desktop\MyBackup.qic was busy during backup. It cannot
> > > be restored or compared.
> > > Warning: C:\Windows\History\History.IE5\index.dat was busy during backup.
> > > It
> > > cannot be restored or compared.
> > > Warning: C:\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\index.dat was
> > > busy
> > > during backup. It cannot be restored or compared. End
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
> >
 
G

Gary S. Terhune

I have no opinions of the products you mention. Never heard of them.

--
Gary S. Terhune
MS-MVP Shell/User
http://grystmill.com

"brbrown" <brbrown@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:75672B39-DC8F-43B5-9FE8-11CD66C0E2EB@microsoft.com...
> Thank you all very much for your replies.
> Phiio, I wondered if that might be the case.
> Jeff,when I tried the backup, there was no internet activity ( it is not
> connected yet after the Restore) and there is no Messenger in the task
> bar.
> Gary, that makes sence. As my W98 is not often used, I tend not to spend
> time and money on it. I will look into other methods though. I believe
> Ghost
> and Acronis are now "pay for" software but what about Eastec Backup 2007
> or
> DriveImage XML? Any opinion? I have both on my WXP.
> Bob, many thanks for the comprehensive reply. If Eastec or DriveImage is
> suitable, I will try one of those. As I only have a floppy drive on the
> W98,
> I presume that will not be adequate. I will need to install the CD writer
> which I used before I did a full Restore. Brian
>
> "Bob Harris" wrote:
>
>> I tend to agree with Gary, the native windows 98 (or NT, XP, etc) backup
>> tools are not really all that good. Consider, how would you do a
>> restore,
>> if you could not boot into windows? I once faced this problem and had to
>> re-install 98 from the CD, then run the restore. And, honestly, the PC
>> was
>> really not as good as new after that. I eventually nuked 98 and went to
>> XP,
>> which solved many problems of stability.
>>
>> I have had good luck making disk images (and restoring them) using Norton
>> GHOST and Acronis True Image. Of these two, I prefer TrueImage, since it
>> is
>> a bit easier to use and had support for USB drives earlier than did
>> GHOST.
>> Both can be run from a bootable CD, thus solving the potential problem of
>> how to restore windows, if windows is not working. Both can also handle
>> "locked files", such as those you mentioned.
>>
>> However, before getting a better backup/restore program, also consider
>> separating your personal files (e.g., JPG, DOC, XLS, MP3, etc) from the
>> operating system and installed programs. This is best done by separate
>> partitions for each. Under 98, C: must contain the operating system (and
>> thus also programs), so D: would then contain personal files. If you do
>> not
>> already have two or more partitions, look into Partition Magic. Or,
>> think
>> about a separate D: internal drive. Use a good backup program to make an
>> image of C: off of the PC, such on an external USB drive or DVDs. Use a
>> simple copy&paste (or the command line XCOPY) to backup personal files.
>> Backup the operating system and program only if changes are made (e.g.,
>> monthly MS updates, new program, etc). Backup new/changed personal files
>> every day.
>>
>> "brbrown" <brbrown@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:702CACDB-3158-4CF0-813B-B46BA7FFFFC9@microsoft.com...
>> > After recently having to do a complete W98 Restore on my old desktop,
>> > for
>> > the
>> > first time ever, I have tried to do a Backup using the W98 Backup. The
>> > Backup
>> > Verification Job Report showed various errors as indicated in the
>> > report
>> > below. How can I stop the "busy" functions to enable an error free
>> > backup
>> > please?
>> >
>> > Warning: C:\Windows\MSIMGSIZ.DAT was busy during backup. It cannot be
>> > restored or compared.
>> > Warning: C:\Windows\ShedLog.Txt was busy during backup. It cannot be
>> > restored or compared.
>> > Warning: C:\Windows\Cookies\Index.Dat was busy during backup. It cannot
>> > be
>> > restored or compared.
>> > Warning: C:\Windows\Desktop\MyBackup.qic was busy during backup. It
>> > cannot
>> > be restored or compared.
>> > Warning: C:\Windows\History\History.IE5\index.dat was busy during
>> > backup.
>> > It
>> > cannot be restored or compared.
>> > Warning: C:\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\index.dat was
>> > busy
>> > during backup. It cannot be restored or compared. End
>> >
>> >
>>
>>
>>
 
G

Gary S. Terhune

Ummm... Again, it is useless to back up your system to the same hard drive
where the system resides. It is only slightly better to back up to another
internal HD. You typically back up to tape, CD/DVD or to an external HD
(most popular method these days.) If you can't afford a decent backup
program, then you can't afford the additional hardware that is implied in
the above paragraph. If you can't afford the hardware, you have no need for
any backup program at all.

--
Gary S. Terhune
MS-MVP Shell/User
http://grystmill.com

"brbrown" <brbrown@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:32CE27CE-22A6-4986-997B-16A5E736D1D1@microsoft.com...
> Just realized, as I haven't used either of the Eastec or DriveImage yet,
> they
> are licenced for one computer only, I would have uninstalled one and
> reinstalled it on W98 but neither of them will support W98.
>
> "brbrown" wrote:
>
>> Thank you all very much for your replies.
>> Phiio, I wondered if that might be the case.
>> Jeff,when I tried the backup, there was no internet activity ( it is not
>> connected yet after the Restore) and there is no Messenger in the task
>> bar.
>> Gary, that makes sence. As my W98 is not often used, I tend not to spend
>> time and money on it. I will look into other methods though. I believe
>> Ghost
>> and Acronis are now "pay for" software but what about Eastec Backup 2007
>> or
>> DriveImage XML? Any opinion? I have both on my WXP.
>> Bob, many thanks for the comprehensive reply. If Eastec or DriveImage is
>> suitable, I will try one of those. As I only have a floppy drive on the
>> W98,
>> I presume that will not be adequate. I will need to install the CD writer
>> which I used before I did a full Restore. Brian
>>
>> "Bob Harris" wrote:
>>
>> > I tend to agree with Gary, the native windows 98 (or NT, XP, etc)
>> > backup
>> > tools are not really all that good. Consider, how would you do a
>> > restore,
>> > if you could not boot into windows? I once faced this problem and had
>> > to
>> > re-install 98 from the CD, then run the restore. And, honestly, the PC
>> > was
>> > really not as good as new after that. I eventually nuked 98 and went
>> > to XP,
>> > which solved many problems of stability.
>> >
>> > I have had good luck making disk images (and restoring them) using
>> > Norton
>> > GHOST and Acronis True Image. Of these two, I prefer TrueImage, since
>> > it is
>> > a bit easier to use and had support for USB drives earlier than did
>> > GHOST.
>> > Both can be run from a bootable CD, thus solving the potential problem
>> > of
>> > how to restore windows, if windows is not working. Both can also
>> > handle
>> > "locked files", such as those you mentioned.
>> >
>> > However, before getting a better backup/restore program, also consider
>> > separating your personal files (e.g., JPG, DOC, XLS, MP3, etc) from the
>> > operating system and installed programs. This is best done by separate
>> > partitions for each. Under 98, C: must contain the operating system
>> > (and
>> > thus also programs), so D: would then contain personal files. If you
>> > do not
>> > already have two or more partitions, look into Partition Magic. Or,
>> > think
>> > about a separate D: internal drive. Use a good backup program to make
>> > an
>> > image of C: off of the PC, such on an external USB drive or DVDs. Use
>> > a
>> > simple copy&paste (or the command line XCOPY) to backup personal files.
>> > Backup the operating system and program only if changes are made (e.g.,
>> > monthly MS updates, new program, etc). Backup new/changed personal
>> > files
>> > every day.
>> >
>> > "brbrown" <brbrown@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> > news:702CACDB-3158-4CF0-813B-B46BA7FFFFC9@microsoft.com...
>> > > After recently having to do a complete W98 Restore on my old desktop,
>> > > for
>> > > the
>> > > first time ever, I have tried to do a Backup using the W98 Backup.
>> > > The
>> > > Backup
>> > > Verification Job Report showed various errors as indicated in the
>> > > report
>> > > below. How can I stop the "busy" functions to enable an error free
>> > > backup
>> > > please?
>> > >
>> > > Warning: C:\Windows\MSIMGSIZ.DAT was busy during backup. It cannot be
>> > > restored or compared.
>> > > Warning: C:\Windows\ShedLog.Txt was busy during backup. It cannot be
>> > > restored or compared.
>> > > Warning: C:\Windows\Cookies\Index.Dat was busy during backup. It
>> > > cannot be
>> > > restored or compared.
>> > > Warning: C:\Windows\Desktop\MyBackup.qic was busy during backup. It
>> > > cannot
>> > > be restored or compared.
>> > > Warning: C:\Windows\History\History.IE5\index.dat was busy during
>> > > backup.
>> > > It
>> > > cannot be restored or compared.
>> > > Warning: C:\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\index.dat
>> > > was
>> > > busy
>> > > during backup. It cannot be restored or compared. End
>> > >
>> > >
>> >
>> >
>> >
 
B

brbrown

Hello Gary
I would have backed up to an external CD/DVD writer I have. Considering the
amount of use my W98 gets it's probably not worth bothering with anything
else. However, I have just noticed that Nero Burning Rom which I have on W98
has a Disc Image Backup facility. I might just try that. If nothing else, it
helps the "learning curve". Thanks for the help.

"Gary S. Terhune" wrote:

> I have no opinions of the products you mention. Never heard of them.
>
> --
> Gary S. Terhune
> MS-MVP Shell/User
> http://grystmill.com
>
> "brbrown" <brbrown@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:75672B39-DC8F-43B5-9FE8-11CD66C0E2EB@microsoft.com...
> > Thank you all very much for your replies.
> > Phiio, I wondered if that might be the case.
> > Jeff,when I tried the backup, there was no internet activity ( it is not
> > connected yet after the Restore) and there is no Messenger in the task
> > bar.
> > Gary, that makes sence. As my W98 is not often used, I tend not to spend
> > time and money on it. I will look into other methods though. I believe
> > Ghost
> > and Acronis are now "pay for" software but what about Eastec Backup 2007
> > or
> > DriveImage XML? Any opinion? I have both on my WXP.
> > Bob, many thanks for the comprehensive reply. If Eastec or DriveImage is
> > suitable, I will try one of those. As I only have a floppy drive on the
> > W98,
> > I presume that will not be adequate. I will need to install the CD writer
> > which I used before I did a full Restore. Brian
> >
> > "Bob Harris" wrote:
> >
> >> I tend to agree with Gary, the native windows 98 (or NT, XP, etc) backup
> >> tools are not really all that good. Consider, how would you do a
> >> restore,
> >> if you could not boot into windows? I once faced this problem and had to
> >> re-install 98 from the CD, then run the restore. And, honestly, the PC
> >> was
> >> really not as good as new after that. I eventually nuked 98 and went to
> >> XP,
> >> which solved many problems of stability.
> >>
> >> I have had good luck making disk images (and restoring them) using Norton
> >> GHOST and Acronis True Image. Of these two, I prefer TrueImage, since it
> >> is
> >> a bit easier to use and had support for USB drives earlier than did
> >> GHOST.
> >> Both can be run from a bootable CD, thus solving the potential problem of
> >> how to restore windows, if windows is not working. Both can also handle
> >> "locked files", such as those you mentioned.
> >>
> >> However, before getting a better backup/restore program, also consider
> >> separating your personal files (e.g., JPG, DOC, XLS, MP3, etc) from the
> >> operating system and installed programs. This is best done by separate
> >> partitions for each. Under 98, C: must contain the operating system (and
> >> thus also programs), so D: would then contain personal files. If you do
> >> not
> >> already have two or more partitions, look into Partition Magic. Or,
> >> think
> >> about a separate D: internal drive. Use a good backup program to make an
> >> image of C: off of the PC, such on an external USB drive or DVDs. Use a
> >> simple copy&paste (or the command line XCOPY) to backup personal files.
> >> Backup the operating system and program only if changes are made (e.g.,
> >> monthly MS updates, new program, etc). Backup new/changed personal files
> >> every day.
> >>
> >> "brbrown" <brbrown@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> >> news:702CACDB-3158-4CF0-813B-B46BA7FFFFC9@microsoft.com...
> >> > After recently having to do a complete W98 Restore on my old desktop,
> >> > for
> >> > the
> >> > first time ever, I have tried to do a Backup using the W98 Backup. The
> >> > Backup
> >> > Verification Job Report showed various errors as indicated in the
> >> > report
> >> > below. How can I stop the "busy" functions to enable an error free
> >> > backup
> >> > please?
> >> >
> >> > Warning: C:\Windows\MSIMGSIZ.DAT was busy during backup. It cannot be
> >> > restored or compared.
> >> > Warning: C:\Windows\ShedLog.Txt was busy during backup. It cannot be
> >> > restored or compared.
> >> > Warning: C:\Windows\Cookies\Index.Dat was busy during backup. It cannot
> >> > be
> >> > restored or compared.
> >> > Warning: C:\Windows\Desktop\MyBackup.qic was busy during backup. It
> >> > cannot
> >> > be restored or compared.
> >> > Warning: C:\Windows\History\History.IE5\index.dat was busy during
> >> > backup.
> >> > It
> >> > cannot be restored or compared.
> >> > Warning: C:\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\index.dat was
> >> > busy
> >> > during backup. It cannot be restored or compared. End
> >> >
> >> >
> >>
> >>
> >>
>
>
>
 
P

philo

"brbrown" <brbrown@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:A16DEDBC-CB07-4EA6-93B1-B68A46B341BE@microsoft.com...
> Hello Gary
> I would have backed up to an external CD/DVD writer I have. Considering
the
> amount of use my W98 gets it's probably not worth bothering with anything
> else. However, I have just noticed that Nero Burning Rom which I have on
W98
> has a Disc Image Backup facility. I might just try that. If nothing else,
it
> helps the "learning curve". Thanks for the help.



Although I occasionally "image" my entire drive to another one...
the truth is you may not need a backup program at all

Your operating system can always be re-loaded. Your data is what's
important...
so you can simply burn that to CD's or DVD's on a regular basis.
Redundancy is important. I keep all my important data on three seperate HD's
and generally a DVD or two.





>
> "Gary S. Terhune" wrote:
>
> > I have no opinions of the products you mention. Never heard of them.
> >
> > --
> > Gary S. Terhune
> > MS-MVP Shell/User
> > http://grystmill.com
> >
> > "brbrown" <brbrown@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> > news:75672B39-DC8F-43B5-9FE8-11CD66C0E2EB@microsoft.com...
> > > Thank you all very much for your replies.
> > > Phiio, I wondered if that might be the case.
> > > Jeff,when I tried the backup, there was no internet activity ( it is
not
> > > connected yet after the Restore) and there is no Messenger in the task
> > > bar.
> > > Gary, that makes sence. As my W98 is not often used, I tend not to
spend
> > > time and money on it. I will look into other methods though. I believe
> > > Ghost
> > > and Acronis are now "pay for" software but what about Eastec Backup
2007
> > > or
> > > DriveImage XML? Any opinion? I have both on my WXP.
> > > Bob, many thanks for the comprehensive reply. If Eastec or DriveImage
is
> > > suitable, I will try one of those. As I only have a floppy drive on
the
> > > W98,
> > > I presume that will not be adequate. I will need to install the CD
writer
> > > which I used before I did a full Restore. Brian
> > >
> > > "Bob Harris" wrote:
> > >
> > >> I tend to agree with Gary, the native windows 98 (or NT, XP, etc)
backup
> > >> tools are not really all that good. Consider, how would you do a
> > >> restore,
> > >> if you could not boot into windows? I once faced this problem and
had to
> > >> re-install 98 from the CD, then run the restore. And, honestly, the
PC
> > >> was
> > >> really not as good as new after that. I eventually nuked 98 and went
to
> > >> XP,
> > >> which solved many problems of stability.
> > >>
> > >> I have had good luck making disk images (and restoring them) using
Norton
> > >> GHOST and Acronis True Image. Of these two, I prefer TrueImage,
since it
> > >> is
> > >> a bit easier to use and had support for USB drives earlier than did
> > >> GHOST.
> > >> Both can be run from a bootable CD, thus solving the potential
problem of
> > >> how to restore windows, if windows is not working. Both can also
handle
> > >> "locked files", such as those you mentioned.
> > >>
> > >> However, before getting a better backup/restore program, also
consider
> > >> separating your personal files (e.g., JPG, DOC, XLS, MP3, etc) from
the
> > >> operating system and installed programs. This is best done by
separate
> > >> partitions for each. Under 98, C: must contain the operating system
(and
> > >> thus also programs), so D: would then contain personal files. If you
do
> > >> not
> > >> already have two or more partitions, look into Partition Magic. Or,
> > >> think
> > >> about a separate D: internal drive. Use a good backup program to
make an
> > >> image of C: off of the PC, such on an external USB drive or DVDs.
Use a
> > >> simple copy&paste (or the command line XCOPY) to backup personal
files.
> > >> Backup the operating system and program only if changes are made
(e.g.,
> > >> monthly MS updates, new program, etc). Backup new/changed personal
files
> > >> every day.
> > >>
> > >> "brbrown" <brbrown@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> > >> news:702CACDB-3158-4CF0-813B-B46BA7FFFFC9@microsoft.com...
> > >> > After recently having to do a complete W98 Restore on my old
desktop,
> > >> > for
> > >> > the
> > >> > first time ever, I have tried to do a Backup using the W98 Backup.
The
> > >> > Backup
> > >> > Verification Job Report showed various errors as indicated in the
> > >> > report
> > >> > below. How can I stop the "busy" functions to enable an error free
> > >> > backup
> > >> > please?
> > >> >
> > >> > Warning: C:\Windows\MSIMGSIZ.DAT was busy during backup. It cannot
be
> > >> > restored or compared.
> > >> > Warning: C:\Windows\ShedLog.Txt was busy during backup. It cannot
be
> > >> > restored or compared.
> > >> > Warning: C:\Windows\Cookies\Index.Dat was busy during backup. It
cannot
> > >> > be
> > >> > restored or compared.
> > >> > Warning: C:\Windows\Desktop\MyBackup.qic was busy during backup. It
> > >> > cannot
> > >> > be restored or compared.
> > >> > Warning: C:\Windows\History\History.IE5\index.dat was busy during
> > >> > backup.
> > >> > It
> > >> > cannot be restored or compared.
> > >> > Warning: C:\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\index.dat
was
> > >> > busy
> > >> > during backup. It cannot be restored or compared. End
> > >> >
> > >> >
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>
> >
> >
> >
 
B

brbrown

Hello Philo
I already do back up Documents and Photos etc., to CD's so I think I'll
carry on doing that. I must remember though next time to backup all the
Windows updates as I lost them before. I thought using Windows Backup would
have been adequate but it doesn't seem as if anyone agrees. I wonder why
Microsoft bothers with it then.

"philo" wrote:

>
> "brbrown" <brbrown@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:A16DEDBC-CB07-4EA6-93B1-B68A46B341BE@microsoft.com...
> > Hello Gary
> > I would have backed up to an external CD/DVD writer I have. Considering
> the
> > amount of use my W98 gets it's probably not worth bothering with anything
> > else. However, I have just noticed that Nero Burning Rom which I have on
> W98
> > has a Disc Image Backup facility. I might just try that. If nothing else,
> it
> > helps the "learning curve". Thanks for the help.
>
>
>
> Although I occasionally "image" my entire drive to another one...
> the truth is you may not need a backup program at all
>
> Your operating system can always be re-loaded. Your data is what's
> important...
> so you can simply burn that to CD's or DVD's on a regular basis.
> Redundancy is important. I keep all my important data on three seperate HD's
> and generally a DVD or two.
>
>
>
>
>
> >
> > "Gary S. Terhune" wrote:
> >
> > > I have no opinions of the products you mention. Never heard of them.
> > >
> > > --
> > > Gary S. Terhune
> > > MS-MVP Shell/User
> > > http://grystmill.com
> > >
> > > "brbrown" <brbrown@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> > > news:75672B39-DC8F-43B5-9FE8-11CD66C0E2EB@microsoft.com...
> > > > Thank you all very much for your replies.
> > > > Phiio, I wondered if that might be the case.
> > > > Jeff,when I tried the backup, there was no internet activity ( it is
> not
> > > > connected yet after the Restore) and there is no Messenger in the task
> > > > bar.
> > > > Gary, that makes sence. As my W98 is not often used, I tend not to
> spend
> > > > time and money on it. I will look into other methods though. I believe
> > > > Ghost
> > > > and Acronis are now "pay for" software but what about Eastec Backup
> 2007
> > > > or
> > > > DriveImage XML? Any opinion? I have both on my WXP.
> > > > Bob, many thanks for the comprehensive reply. If Eastec or DriveImage
> is
> > > > suitable, I will try one of those. As I only have a floppy drive on
> the
> > > > W98,
> > > > I presume that will not be adequate. I will need to install the CD
> writer
> > > > which I used before I did a full Restore. Brian
> > > >
> > > > "Bob Harris" wrote:
> > > >
> > > >> I tend to agree with Gary, the native windows 98 (or NT, XP, etc)
> backup
> > > >> tools are not really all that good. Consider, how would you do a
> > > >> restore,
> > > >> if you could not boot into windows? I once faced this problem and
> had to
> > > >> re-install 98 from the CD, then run the restore. And, honestly, the
> PC
> > > >> was
> > > >> really not as good as new after that. I eventually nuked 98 and went
> to
> > > >> XP,
> > > >> which solved many problems of stability.
> > > >>
> > > >> I have had good luck making disk images (and restoring them) using
> Norton
> > > >> GHOST and Acronis True Image. Of these two, I prefer TrueImage,
> since it
> > > >> is
> > > >> a bit easier to use and had support for USB drives earlier than did
> > > >> GHOST.
> > > >> Both can be run from a bootable CD, thus solving the potential
> problem of
> > > >> how to restore windows, if windows is not working. Both can also
> handle
> > > >> "locked files", such as those you mentioned.
> > > >>
> > > >> However, before getting a better backup/restore program, also
> consider
> > > >> separating your personal files (e.g., JPG, DOC, XLS, MP3, etc) from
> the
> > > >> operating system and installed programs. This is best done by
> separate
> > > >> partitions for each. Under 98, C: must contain the operating system
> (and
> > > >> thus also programs), so D: would then contain personal files. If you
> do
> > > >> not
> > > >> already have two or more partitions, look into Partition Magic. Or,
> > > >> think
> > > >> about a separate D: internal drive. Use a good backup program to
> make an
> > > >> image of C: off of the PC, such on an external USB drive or DVDs.
> Use a
> > > >> simple copy&paste (or the command line XCOPY) to backup personal
> files.
> > > >> Backup the operating system and program only if changes are made
> (e.g.,
> > > >> monthly MS updates, new program, etc). Backup new/changed personal
> files
> > > >> every day.
> > > >>
> > > >> "brbrown" <brbrown@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> > > >> news:702CACDB-3158-4CF0-813B-B46BA7FFFFC9@microsoft.com...
> > > >> > After recently having to do a complete W98 Restore on my old
> desktop,
> > > >> > for
> > > >> > the
> > > >> > first time ever, I have tried to do a Backup using the W98 Backup.
> The
> > > >> > Backup
> > > >> > Verification Job Report showed various errors as indicated in the
> > > >> > report
> > > >> > below. How can I stop the "busy" functions to enable an error free
> > > >> > backup
> > > >> > please?
> > > >> >
> > > >> > Warning: C:\Windows\MSIMGSIZ.DAT was busy during backup. It cannot
> be
> > > >> > restored or compared.
> > > >> > Warning: C:\Windows\ShedLog.Txt was busy during backup. It cannot
> be
> > > >> > restored or compared.
> > > >> > Warning: C:\Windows\Cookies\Index.Dat was busy during backup. It
> cannot
> > > >> > be
> > > >> > restored or compared.
> > > >> > Warning: C:\Windows\Desktop\MyBackup.qic was busy during backup. It
> > > >> > cannot
> > > >> > be restored or compared.
> > > >> > Warning: C:\Windows\History\History.IE5\index.dat was busy during
> > > >> > backup.
> > > >> > It
> > > >> > cannot be restored or compared.
> > > >> > Warning: C:\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\index.dat
> was
> > > >> > busy
> > > >> > during backup. It cannot be restored or compared. End
> > > >> >
> > > >> >
> > > >>
> > > >>
> > > >>
> > >
> > >
> > >
>
>
>
 
G

Gary S. Terhune

It is typical of many Windows "features" that they turn out to be very
"lite" versions of something else, or built upon a technology that was
obsolete before they even started the design phase. They provide these
things to introduce you to the concept, but don't want to get into hot water
by providing anything that actually competes with the offerings from other
companies, for legal and business reasons. Kodak Imaging is another example
of this in Windows 98, and I sure others could point out other examples.

--
Gary S. Terhune
MS-MVP Shell/User
http://grystmill.com

"brbrown" <brbrown@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:EDF223CF-012D-450B-B224-287D604D5277@microsoft.com...
> Hello Philo
> I already do back up Documents and Photos etc., to CD's so I think I'll
> carry on doing that. I must remember though next time to backup all the
> Windows updates as I lost them before. I thought using Windows Backup
> would
> have been adequate but it doesn't seem as if anyone agrees. I wonder why
> Microsoft bothers with it then.
>
> "philo" wrote:
>
>>
>> "brbrown" <brbrown@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:A16DEDBC-CB07-4EA6-93B1-B68A46B341BE@microsoft.com...
>> > Hello Gary
>> > I would have backed up to an external CD/DVD writer I have. Considering
>> the
>> > amount of use my W98 gets it's probably not worth bothering with
>> > anything
>> > else. However, I have just noticed that Nero Burning Rom which I have
>> > on
>> W98
>> > has a Disc Image Backup facility. I might just try that. If nothing
>> > else,
>> it
>> > helps the "learning curve". Thanks for the help.
>>
>>
>>
>> Although I occasionally "image" my entire drive to another one...
>> the truth is you may not need a backup program at all
>>
>> Your operating system can always be re-loaded. Your data is what's
>> important...
>> so you can simply burn that to CD's or DVD's on a regular basis.
>> Redundancy is important. I keep all my important data on three seperate
>> HD's
>> and generally a DVD or two.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> >
>> > "Gary S. Terhune" wrote:
>> >
>> > > I have no opinions of the products you mention. Never heard of them.
>> > >
>> > > --
>> > > Gary S. Terhune
>> > > MS-MVP Shell/User
>> > > http://grystmill.com
>> > >
>> > > "brbrown" <brbrown@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> > > news:75672B39-DC8F-43B5-9FE8-11CD66C0E2EB@microsoft.com...
>> > > > Thank you all very much for your replies.
>> > > > Phiio, I wondered if that might be the case.
>> > > > Jeff,when I tried the backup, there was no internet activity ( it
>> > > > is
>> not
>> > > > connected yet after the Restore) and there is no Messenger in the
>> > > > task
>> > > > bar.
>> > > > Gary, that makes sence. As my W98 is not often used, I tend not to
>> spend
>> > > > time and money on it. I will look into other methods though. I
>> > > > believe
>> > > > Ghost
>> > > > and Acronis are now "pay for" software but what about Eastec Backup
>> 2007
>> > > > or
>> > > > DriveImage XML? Any opinion? I have both on my WXP.
>> > > > Bob, many thanks for the comprehensive reply. If Eastec or
>> > > > DriveImage
>> is
>> > > > suitable, I will try one of those. As I only have a floppy drive on
>> the
>> > > > W98,
>> > > > I presume that will not be adequate. I will need to install the CD
>> writer
>> > > > which I used before I did a full Restore. Brian
>> > > >
>> > > > "Bob Harris" wrote:
>> > > >
>> > > >> I tend to agree with Gary, the native windows 98 (or NT, XP, etc)
>> backup
>> > > >> tools are not really all that good. Consider, how would you do a
>> > > >> restore,
>> > > >> if you could not boot into windows? I once faced this problem and
>> had to
>> > > >> re-install 98 from the CD, then run the restore. And, honestly,
>> > > >> the
>> PC
>> > > >> was
>> > > >> really not as good as new after that. I eventually nuked 98 and
>> > > >> went
>> to
>> > > >> XP,
>> > > >> which solved many problems of stability.
>> > > >>
>> > > >> I have had good luck making disk images (and restoring them) using
>> Norton
>> > > >> GHOST and Acronis True Image. Of these two, I prefer TrueImage,
>> since it
>> > > >> is
>> > > >> a bit easier to use and had support for USB drives earlier than
>> > > >> did
>> > > >> GHOST.
>> > > >> Both can be run from a bootable CD, thus solving the potential
>> problem of
>> > > >> how to restore windows, if windows is not working. Both can also
>> handle
>> > > >> "locked files", such as those you mentioned.
>> > > >>
>> > > >> However, before getting a better backup/restore program, also
>> consider
>> > > >> separating your personal files (e.g., JPG, DOC, XLS, MP3, etc)
>> > > >> from
>> the
>> > > >> operating system and installed programs. This is best done by
>> separate
>> > > >> partitions for each. Under 98, C: must contain the operating
>> > > >> system
>> (and
>> > > >> thus also programs), so D: would then contain personal files. If
>> > > >> you
>> do
>> > > >> not
>> > > >> already have two or more partitions, look into Partition Magic.
>> > > >> Or,
>> > > >> think
>> > > >> about a separate D: internal drive. Use a good backup program to
>> make an
>> > > >> image of C: off of the PC, such on an external USB drive or DVDs.
>> Use a
>> > > >> simple copy&paste (or the command line XCOPY) to backup personal
>> files.
>> > > >> Backup the operating system and program only if changes are made
>> (e.g.,
>> > > >> monthly MS updates, new program, etc). Backup new/changed
>> > > >> personal
>> files
>> > > >> every day.
>> > > >>
>> > > >> "brbrown" <brbrown@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> > > >> news:702CACDB-3158-4CF0-813B-B46BA7FFFFC9@microsoft.com...
>> > > >> > After recently having to do a complete W98 Restore on my old
>> desktop,
>> > > >> > for
>> > > >> > the
>> > > >> > first time ever, I have tried to do a Backup using the W98
>> > > >> > Backup.
>> The
>> > > >> > Backup
>> > > >> > Verification Job Report showed various errors as indicated in
>> > > >> > the
>> > > >> > report
>> > > >> > below. How can I stop the "busy" functions to enable an error
>> > > >> > free
>> > > >> > backup
>> > > >> > please?
>> > > >> >
>> > > >> > Warning: C:\Windows\MSIMGSIZ.DAT was busy during backup. It
>> > > >> > cannot
>> be
>> > > >> > restored or compared.
>> > > >> > Warning: C:\Windows\ShedLog.Txt was busy during backup. It
>> > > >> > cannot
>> be
>> > > >> > restored or compared.
>> > > >> > Warning: C:\Windows\Cookies\Index.Dat was busy during backup. It
>> cannot
>> > > >> > be
>> > > >> > restored or compared.
>> > > >> > Warning: C:\Windows\Desktop\MyBackup.qic was busy during backup.
>> > > >> > It
>> > > >> > cannot
>> > > >> > be restored or compared.
>> > > >> > Warning: C:\Windows\History\History.IE5\index.dat was busy
>> > > >> > during
>> > > >> > backup.
>> > > >> > It
>> > > >> > cannot be restored or compared.
>> > > >> > Warning: C:\Windows\Temporary Internet
>> > > >> > Files\Content.IE5\index.dat
>> was
>> > > >> > busy
>> > > >> > during backup. It cannot be restored or compared. End
>> > > >> >
>> > > >> >
>> > > >>
>> > > >>
>> > > >>
>> > >
>> > >
>> > >
>>
>>
>>
 
B

brbrown

Yes, that makes sense. Thanks Garry.

"Gary S. Terhune" wrote:

> It is typical of many Windows "features" that they turn out to be very
> "lite" versions of something else, or built upon a technology that was
> obsolete before they even started the design phase. They provide these
> things to introduce you to the concept, but don't want to get into hot water
> by providing anything that actually competes with the offerings from other
> companies, for legal and business reasons. Kodak Imaging is another example
> of this in Windows 98, and I sure others could point out other examples.
>
> --
> Gary S. Terhune
> MS-MVP Shell/User
> http://grystmill.com
>
> "brbrown" <brbrown@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:EDF223CF-012D-450B-B224-287D604D5277@microsoft.com...
> > Hello Philo
> > I already do back up Documents and Photos etc., to CD's so I think I'll
> > carry on doing that. I must remember though next time to backup all the
> > Windows updates as I lost them before. I thought using Windows Backup
> > would
> > have been adequate but it doesn't seem as if anyone agrees. I wonder why
> > Microsoft bothers with it then.
> >
> > "philo" wrote:
> >
> >>
> >> "brbrown" <brbrown@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> >> news:A16DEDBC-CB07-4EA6-93B1-B68A46B341BE@microsoft.com...
> >> > Hello Gary
> >> > I would have backed up to an external CD/DVD writer I have. Considering
> >> the
> >> > amount of use my W98 gets it's probably not worth bothering with
> >> > anything
> >> > else. However, I have just noticed that Nero Burning Rom which I have
> >> > on
> >> W98
> >> > has a Disc Image Backup facility. I might just try that. If nothing
> >> > else,
> >> it
> >> > helps the "learning curve". Thanks for the help.
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> Although I occasionally "image" my entire drive to another one...
> >> the truth is you may not need a backup program at all
> >>
> >> Your operating system can always be re-loaded. Your data is what's
> >> important...
> >> so you can simply burn that to CD's or DVD's on a regular basis.
> >> Redundancy is important. I keep all my important data on three seperate
> >> HD's
> >> and generally a DVD or two.
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> >
> >> > "Gary S. Terhune" wrote:
> >> >
> >> > > I have no opinions of the products you mention. Never heard of them.
> >> > >
> >> > > --
> >> > > Gary S. Terhune
> >> > > MS-MVP Shell/User
> >> > > http://grystmill.com
> >> > >
> >> > > "brbrown" <brbrown@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> >> > > news:75672B39-DC8F-43B5-9FE8-11CD66C0E2EB@microsoft.com...
> >> > > > Thank you all very much for your replies.
> >> > > > Phiio, I wondered if that might be the case.
> >> > > > Jeff,when I tried the backup, there was no internet activity ( it
> >> > > > is
> >> not
> >> > > > connected yet after the Restore) and there is no Messenger in the
> >> > > > task
> >> > > > bar.
> >> > > > Gary, that makes sence. As my W98 is not often used, I tend not to
> >> spend
> >> > > > time and money on it. I will look into other methods though. I
> >> > > > believe
> >> > > > Ghost
> >> > > > and Acronis are now "pay for" software but what about Eastec Backup
> >> 2007
> >> > > > or
> >> > > > DriveImage XML? Any opinion? I have both on my WXP.
> >> > > > Bob, many thanks for the comprehensive reply. If Eastec or
> >> > > > DriveImage
> >> is
> >> > > > suitable, I will try one of those. As I only have a floppy drive on
> >> the
> >> > > > W98,
> >> > > > I presume that will not be adequate. I will need to install the CD
> >> writer
> >> > > > which I used before I did a full Restore. Brian
> >> > > >
> >> > > > "Bob Harris" wrote:
> >> > > >
> >> > > >> I tend to agree with Gary, the native windows 98 (or NT, XP, etc)
> >> backup
> >> > > >> tools are not really all that good. Consider, how would you do a
> >> > > >> restore,
> >> > > >> if you could not boot into windows? I once faced this problem and
> >> had to
> >> > > >> re-install 98 from the CD, then run the restore. And, honestly,
> >> > > >> the
> >> PC
> >> > > >> was
> >> > > >> really not as good as new after that. I eventually nuked 98 and
> >> > > >> went
> >> to
> >> > > >> XP,
> >> > > >> which solved many problems of stability.
> >> > > >>
> >> > > >> I have had good luck making disk images (and restoring them) using
> >> Norton
> >> > > >> GHOST and Acronis True Image. Of these two, I prefer TrueImage,
> >> since it
> >> > > >> is
> >> > > >> a bit easier to use and had support for USB drives earlier than
> >> > > >> did
> >> > > >> GHOST.
> >> > > >> Both can be run from a bootable CD, thus solving the potential
> >> problem of
> >> > > >> how to restore windows, if windows is not working. Both can also
> >> handle
> >> > > >> "locked files", such as those you mentioned.
> >> > > >>
> >> > > >> However, before getting a better backup/restore program, also
> >> consider
> >> > > >> separating your personal files (e.g., JPG, DOC, XLS, MP3, etc)
> >> > > >> from
> >> the
> >> > > >> operating system and installed programs. This is best done by
> >> separate
> >> > > >> partitions for each. Under 98, C: must contain the operating
> >> > > >> system
> >> (and
> >> > > >> thus also programs), so D: would then contain personal files. If
> >> > > >> you
> >> do
> >> > > >> not
> >> > > >> already have two or more partitions, look into Partition Magic.
> >> > > >> Or,
> >> > > >> think
> >> > > >> about a separate D: internal drive. Use a good backup program to
> >> make an
> >> > > >> image of C: off of the PC, such on an external USB drive or DVDs.
> >> Use a
> >> > > >> simple copy&paste (or the command line XCOPY) to backup personal
> >> files.
> >> > > >> Backup the operating system and program only if changes are made
> >> (e.g.,
> >> > > >> monthly MS updates, new program, etc). Backup new/changed
> >> > > >> personal
> >> files
> >> > > >> every day.
> >> > > >>
> >> > > >> "brbrown" <brbrown@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> >> > > >> news:702CACDB-3158-4CF0-813B-B46BA7FFFFC9@microsoft.com...
> >> > > >> > After recently having to do a complete W98 Restore on my old
> >> desktop,
> >> > > >> > for
> >> > > >> > the
> >> > > >> > first time ever, I have tried to do a Backup using the W98
> >> > > >> > Backup.
> >> The
> >> > > >> > Backup
> >> > > >> > Verification Job Report showed various errors as indicated in
> >> > > >> > the
> >> > > >> > report
> >> > > >> > below. How can I stop the "busy" functions to enable an error
> >> > > >> > free
> >> > > >> > backup
> >> > > >> > please?
> >> > > >> >
> >> > > >> > Warning: C:\Windows\MSIMGSIZ.DAT was busy during backup. It
> >> > > >> > cannot
> >> be
> >> > > >> > restored or compared.
> >> > > >> > Warning: C:\Windows\ShedLog.Txt was busy during backup. It
> >> > > >> > cannot
> >> be
> >> > > >> > restored or compared.
> >> > > >> > Warning: C:\Windows\Cookies\Index.Dat was busy during backup. It
> >> cannot
> >> > > >> > be
> >> > > >> > restored or compared.
> >> > > >> > Warning: C:\Windows\Desktop\MyBackup.qic was busy during backup.
> >> > > >> > It
> >> > > >> > cannot
> >> > > >> > be restored or compared.
> >> > > >> > Warning: C:\Windows\History\History.IE5\index.dat was busy
> >> > > >> > during
> >> > > >> > backup.
> >> > > >> > It
> >> > > >> > cannot be restored or compared.
> >> > > >> > Warning: C:\Windows\Temporary Internet
> >> > > >> > Files\Content.IE5\index.dat
> >> was
> >> > > >> > busy
> >> > > >> > during backup. It cannot be restored or compared. End
> >> > > >> >
> >> > > >> >
> >> > > >>
> >> > > >>
> >> > > >>
> >> > >
> >> > >
> >> > >
> >>
> >>
> >>
>
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