Unable to backup file out of my personal profile to an external hardrive. I get an error saying "the directory is read only, please select another".
Was able to backup from Admin profile.Manufactures states problem is a file or setting blocking transfer, maybe a attrib file problem. How do I find problem to correct.Last backed up in August without a problem.Not aware of any major changes to computer, May have added AVG anti virius protection since last update.
January 5th, 2011 8:02pm

Hi LovingMN, ·Is this the complete error message you are receiving?·What type of backup are you performing?·Is there any data saved on the external drive? Change the attributes of the file. You may refer the below link for the steps: How to set, view, change, or remove special permissions for files and folders in Windows XP: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/308419 This can also be caused by destination drive. If there is no data saved on the external drive, you may format the drive and then try to backup and check the results. Regards:Samhrutha G S - Microsoft Support.Visit our Microsoft Answers Feedback Forum and let us know what you think.
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January 6th, 2011 10:39am

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