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Max_NAS
Apr 07, 2015Tutor
backup from PC data drive to ReadyNAS
I've setup a backup job from a local data drive on my PC to a ReadyNAS folder. It works partially (ie. copies all folders and files to the destination) but throws up the "Error backup job" error and t...
BaJohn
Apr 08, 2015Virtuoso
Please note I started with the disk drive and no sub folders, which is not recommended. It's mentioned somewhere in the small print.
Max_NAS wrote: Robocopy R:\ Z:\ /XD "$RECYCLE.BIN" "System Volume Information" /E
I later found out that it caused some problems, some of which to correct caused other complications. Take my advice and use a disk drive + a sub folder as your top level. I guarantee that it will save you some heartache later on.
It means replicating code and listing the sub folders (and remembering to add the new ones to this code, when creating a new top level folder).
If I remember rightly, the effect was subtle, and I now know that 'you just don't do it'.
I pass this on, FWIW. Please analyse further before totally committing yourself.
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