help with backing up computer

[KAPPER]

I'm running a computer with Microsoft XP's operating system. I wanted to make a system backup using the "backup or restore wizard." Once I start the utility I'm asked to pick a location to save the file. I pick the d drive which is my cd drive, I'm asked to pick a name for the file -- I do -- and then I get an error message.

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The backup file name could not be used.

d:\backup.bkf

Please ensure this is a valid path, and that you have sufficient access.

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Does anyone know how I get around this??? Thanks in advance for your help.

 

[1cheater]

Kapper, Windows Backup Does Not Back Up to CD-R, CD-RW, or DVD-R Devices

SYMPTOMS
When you select a backup media device in Backup (Ntbackup.exe), you cannot select a CD-R (compact disc recordable), CD-RW (compact disc rewritable), or DVD-R (digital video disc recordable) device.

CAUSE
This issue occurs because Removable Storage Management does not recognize CD-R, CD-RW, or DVD-R devices as backup pool media, even though you can add these media types in Removable Storage Management. Ntbackup.exe therefore does not support backup to these devices.

RESOLUTION
To resolve this issue, perform the backup to some other media type, for example, to a tape or to a hard disk.



At the bottum of the page it says this:

STATUS
This behavior is by design <~~~~ but of course