Windows 98 Backup Errors

July 28, 2008

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

July 28, 2008

Re: Windows 98 Backup Errors

"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

July 28, 2008

Re: Windows 98 Backup Errors

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

>

July 28, 2008

Re: Windows 98 Backup Errors

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

>

July 28, 2008

Re: Windows 98 Backup Errors

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

>

July 29, 2008

Re: Windows 98 Backup Errors

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

> >

>

July 29, 2008

Re: Windows 98 Backup Errors

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

> > >

> >

July 29, 2008

Re: Windows 98 Backup Errors

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

>> >

>>

July 29, 2008

Re: Windows 98 Backup Errors

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

>> > >

>> >

July 29, 2008

Re: Windows 98 Backup Errors

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

> >> >

> >>

>

July 29, 2008

Re: Windows 98 Backup Errors

"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

> > >> >

> > >>

> >

July 29, 2008

Re: Windows 98 Backup Errors

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

> > > >> >

> > > >>

> > >

>

July 29, 2008

Re: Windows 98 Backup Errors

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

>> > > >> >

>> > > >>

>> > >

>>

July 30, 2008

Re: Windows 98 Backup Errors

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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