Failure in creating a directory

pbarnhardt85 · pbarnhardt85's Computer Specs

In doing a backup to an external hard drive I get this messgae:
There was a failure in creating a directory on the backup storage location. Access is denied"

How to fix?

Veedaz · Veedaz's Computer Specs

Hi pbarnhardt85 welcome to Windows 7 Forums

This error indicates that you do not have enough space on the drive that Windows is trying to make a backup directory on, if this is the only location i would suggest introducing a external Hard Drive.

pbarnhardt85 · pbarnhardt85's Computer Specs

I am trying to backup to an external 1tb drive.

Veedaz · Veedaz's Computer Specs

I see has the Ex HDD being chosen by Windows ?

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