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ReadyNas Duo cannot select PC folder to backup, gives "error connecting to..."
Hi, I am trying to configure my ReadyNAS model RND2000 ver 1 with firmware 4.1.6 to backup some folders in my PC's running windows 7 pro. I was able to do it on one PC but the second PC must have a ...
cboudet wrote:I am using the admin account without a password, as the computer has no password to log in.
That could be the problem. I know Win10 won't allow you to access files or remotely connect with an account without a password, even using an account without one. I just don't recall if Win7 has that limitation. Maybe try creating an account with a password and see if that login works for "everyone" files.
I wanted to add some information.
After reading all suggested posts, I am going to try to set up a backup with the format recommended in the help, and run it even though it gives the "error connecting to..." message.
If it works, it means the backup part of the software is faulty and should have been fixed by Netgear.
I'll post again after the backup runs.
Thanks
Received notification that backup failed,
will keep searching for a solution.
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