Exchange 2007+ sp3 +windows server 2008 starter (not R2) Writer name: 'Microsoft Exchange Writer' Writer Id: {76fe1ac4-15f7-4bcd-987e-8e1acb462fb7} Writer Instance Id: {c5783c98-6f46-4b2f-9578-1f8ad2b1f036} State: [9] Failed Last error: Timed out This happend several times and the backup failed, I restarted the server, it will work, but it will fail agian. This last for several weeks. Now I couldn't let the micosoft exchange writer go to a stable state. Need help.

I recommend that you post this to a Backup Exec forum or contact their technical support.Ed Crowley MVP "There are seldom good technological solutions to behavioral problems."

Hi Jason, Since your backup tool is from Symantec, it is better for you to contact Symantec for help. Backup Exec http://www.symantec.com/connect/backup-and-archiving/forums/backup-exec Here are some related documents for backup Exchange Server, hope can give you some help: Overview of Exchange Server Backup Methods http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/aa996125(EXCHG.65).aspx Using Backup to Back Up and Restore Exchange Data http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/aa998870.aspx Thanks for understanding. Evan