usb flash drive not a valid backup location for system image

Anonymous
2013-08-14T13:07:06+00:00

OK, Microsoft continuing to confuse me and others it would seem.

Tried to make system image to USB flash drive in Windows 8 and Yes it would not work. It States " the drive is not a valid backup location ".

Yes its formatted to NTFS. and I have read various sites where it gives instructions how and ive read sites and Microsoft who seem to have conflicting statements.

Please can someone HELP all I want to do is go to windows 7 file recovery in windows 8 - press make system image - select usb drive and sit back.

Windows for home | Other | Recovery and backup

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  2. Anonymous
    2015-09-21T20:21:04+00:00

    What does sharing on a network have to do with creating a backup recovery image?

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  3. Anonymous
    2015-08-11T20:50:58+00:00

    How do you create a directory on the USB connected drive, and will this process also work with a WD My Passport USB connected drive?

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  4. Anonymous
    2015-08-06T09:32:56+00:00

    This is just further proof of how ridiculous Windows 8 is and how controlling Microsoft are becoming. Obviously Microsoft now wants to force everyone to use Cloud storage and has messed with things (I'm not technical) so that you can't use a USB for backups. From what I've read about the lack of privacy issues with Windows 10, and now the fact that I can't back up my computer as a precaution, I will not be taking up my option to upgrade. Microsoft seem to be determined these days to put people's backs up. Maybe they are subconsciously trying to bring about their own downfall? They are certainly going the right way about it.

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  5. Anonymous
    2015-06-30T14:49:03+00:00

    Hi UPSPilot,

    I am new so forgive me if I have done this wrong.

    Your PDF of the solution sounds great for me.

    Please will you send me a copy.

    I would really appreciate it.

    baz_******@Hotmail.co.uk

    Thanks

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