Terry’s Computer Tips newsletters September 6th
- Acronis Scheduled Backup Problems
Trying to solve a scheduled backup that sometimes runs, and sometimes doesn’t… - The Lighter Side of Technology
This week’s computer technology cartoon at Terry’s Computer Tips. - Upgrading to New Antivirus & Antispyware Software
When you uninstall your old AV and AS software to install new software, you’re vulnerable until the new software is installed and up-to-date… - Computer Shuts Down By Itself
It’s one thing when you want the computer to shut down, but it’s a problem when it decides to shut down unexpectedly… - My Security Software Recommendations
My recommendations for anti-virus, anti-spyware, firewall, and anti-spam software…
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Acronis Scheduled Backup Problems
Terry -
I had similar problems with Acronis. The problem turned out to be Task Scheduler that requires that the user have a password. A User with a “blank” password will not work.
I created another Administrator User. I gave it the User Name: backup, Password: backup.
Then when configuring the Acronis backup change the User Name and Password to backup. (The 3rd screen in Acronis, I believe.)
Give it a try. It works every time for me.
Hi Terry,
In regards to your advice on cleaning the fans with compressed air, I read on one of the hardware forums (can’t remember which) that you should block the fans from spinning. It didn’t say why, but it makes sense. The compressed air spinning the fan turns it into a wind-turbine generator, applying a voltage to the motherboard. The polarity, I’m guessing, would depend on the direction you blow the air through it. First I heard of it, perhaps you or one of your readers could confirm it? Thanks, Philip