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jc2010
Jan 28, 2011Aspirant
Backup Connection Error
I'm trying to backup my PC (Windows Vista, 64-bit) using Frontview. The PC and ReadyNAS are both on my local home network, and I don't have a login/password on my computer. I've selected "Remote: Wi...
sansmith
Mar 31, 2011Aspirant
I also am having a similar issue. I have 3 PC notebooks that the NAS can communicate with and the backups work.
They are Vista upgrades to Win7. The one that cannot connect is a Toshiba Satellite A665 32 bit OEM Win 7 Home Premium.
I am using v4.1.6 for the NV+ nas and v4.30 for the RAIDar config utility. I have tried using the hostname,a static IP, and setting the NAS as the WINS server, both do not solve the issue with being able to see that notebook.
Is there a computer name restriction? This workstation has 11 letters with no spaces.
Seems there is an issue with Win7 and backup for this particular workstation. Any ideas would be appreciated.
They are Vista upgrades to Win7. The one that cannot connect is a Toshiba Satellite A665 32 bit OEM Win 7 Home Premium.
I am using v4.1.6 for the NV+ nas and v4.30 for the RAIDar config utility. I have tried using the hostname,a static IP, and setting the NAS as the WINS server, both do not solve the issue with being able to see that notebook.
Is there a computer name restriction? This workstation has 11 letters with no spaces.
Seems there is an issue with Win7 and backup for this particular workstation. Any ideas would be appreciated.
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