How to Resolve Backup Errors When Backing Up to a CD/DVD

Overview

Most errors that occur when using third-party software to back up a Quicken data file to a CD are caused by CD formatting requirements not being met. If you cannot resolve the CD formatting issues, try backing up your Quicken data file while bypassing these CD formatting requirements.

Note: Backup files are saved as read-only.

Instructions

1. Create a folder on your local hard drive to which you can back up your data, and give it an appropriate name, for example "Quicken Backup Data."
2. Start Quicken.
3. If the data file you want to back up is not already open, open it.
4. Go to File > Copy or Backup File.
5. Select Create a complete backup and click Next.
6. Click Change and navigate to the folder you created in step 1.
7. Click Save to start the backup and hit on Back up Now.
8. When a message appears saying the backup is complete, click OK.
9. Copy the Quicken data file from the Quicken Backup folder to your CD burner using the same procedures you would normally use to copy files to a CD. For more information, refer to the manufacturer's instructions for your computer.

Troubleshooting

• If you get Unable to open source file, File not backed up, or CD backup error, try backing up your data file to your hard drive first, and then manually burn the hard drive version to a CD/DVD.
• If your CD burning software limits the number of characters allowed in a file name, you might need to abbreviate the file name when backing up.
• The size of the backup file allowed is determined by the CD burning software and the amount of space available on the disk.

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