VBScript Backup function

[scottohum]

im looking for a script that will create a backup file (.bkf) of a specified file using the C:\Windows\System32\ntbackup.exe
Can someone help me please.
Thanks
Scott

 

[Geates]

Could you be a little more specific. Otherwise,

set objFSO = CreateObject("Scripting.FileSystemObject")
objFSO.CopyFile "C:\path\ntbackup.ext", "c:\path\ntbackup.bkf"

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[scottohum]

ntbackup.exe i believe is the aplication that creates and restores backup files (.bkf)
what i am wanting is a script that will create a backup file of C:\Documents and Settings\Email User\ntuser.dat
That make sense?

 

[jges]

You can manually edit the .bks file to include/exclude specific files and/or folders. Edit the file in notepad and save as unicode.

I'm unclear on why a script is needed?

Here are a few links that may help you out:

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/237310

http://www.ntbackup.us/Articles/backup-selections.htm

http://www.fishbrains.com/2007/11/12/utilizing-the-built-in-windows-backup-ntbackupexe-for-windows/

 

[Geates]

No need to use ntbackup. It is easier and faster to simply copy the file with different file name.

ntuser.dat is the user's registry hive. If the user it belongs to was logged on after the last restart, Windows will have a handle on the file and it can't be copied using a script. Otherwise, the code I posted will achieve what you want. Although, after reading jges post, I, too, am unclear of your goal.

-Geates



"I hope I can chill and see the change - stop the bleed inside and feel again. Cut the chain of lies you've been feeding my veins; I've got nothing to say to you!"
-Infected Mushroom

"I do not offer answers, only considerations."
- Geates's Disclaimer

 

[jges]

If you are after a registry backup, check the 'system state' option in the tree of the ntbackup GUI.