Backup 6.0 - Updated 01/07/2014

[lordbear]

I hope I am posting to the correct thread.

Long time MMW and Backup script user. Built a new box, fresh MMW4 install on Win7 64bit.

To set up Backup 6.0 I looked up my config on the other box to get all my paths and such. Couldn't figure out why it would not let me specify the Output Archive path. Came here and found the "ya gotta register the XZip.dll before Output Archive works" thread. Phew!

Now, I run the backup manually and nothing. No activity showing in status area, no error message, no output to the target folder structure.

Is there some kind of logging? I looked at Event Viewer applications and system. Nothing there.

Thanks in advance!
-- Bear


Settings screengrab:

https://www.dropbox.com/s/6v4lnc68fma2x ... e.JPG?dl=0

[trixmoto]

It could be that the script is failing to run the helper scripts, but I'd have thought you'd get an error if that was the case. If you edit the "Backup.vbs" script files in a text editor then you can modify line 30...

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Dim Debug : Debug = False

...to be "True". Then you should get a logfile in your %TEMP% folder.

[sirs2k]

Okay,

this is driving me insane, I'm sure it works and I must be doing something wrong
Getting Windows Script Host
line 29
char: 3
error: Path not found
Code 800A004C
Source: Microsoft VBScript runtime error

Which path is this talking about?
I'm using the latest version from your website

Windows 8 and MM 4.0.6
Thank you

[lordbear]

It could be that the script is failing to run the helper scripts, but I'd have thought you'd get an error if that was the case. If you edit the "Backup.vbs" script files in a text editor then you can modify line 30...

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Dim Debug : Debug = False

...to be "True". Then you should get a logfile in your %TEMP% folder.

Enabled Debug, restarted MMW. Log file:

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4:24:11 PM OnStartup>
4:24:11 PM #CREATE TABLE IF NOT EXISTS TrixBackup (ID INTEGER PRIMARY KEY,FilePath TEXT,TimeText TEXT,TimeReal REAL,ExecMode INTEGER)
4:24:11 PM #DELETE FROM TrixBackup WHERE FilePath=''
4:24:11 PM #SELECT COUNT(*) FROM TrixBackup WHERE FilePath LIKE '%.zip'
4:24:11 PM OnStartup.
4:24:17 PM Backup>
4:24:29 PM Backup.
4:24:29 PM BackupCore> cancelled

Sorry for the delay in my reply -- I didn't get/see a notice that there was a reponse. (I'll check my subscription/settings)
Thanks!
Don

[boito50]

Hi, I've just installed Backup 6.0 but when I click on "backup" nothing happens.
I've tyried many times, the script seems completely dead.

Any suggestions??
Thanks

[boito50]

Hi, now it starts (I've checked "always start backup with confirmation") but it keep deleting the output folder and crating it again the next time the scipt runs.

As what to do about restoring the backup it's a complete mistery.
Thanks

[boito50]

Hi, now for a miracle eth seems to work fine, thanks.

[gpzbc]

Glad you got it sorted out. Let us know if you need anything else.

[jeremyryan]

* I hope I'm posting this in the right place. I was directed here by MM Support. My apologies if not.

I receive an error when attempting run the backup script (see screenshot).

Also getting the following message upon exiting the program: "Backup cancelled because output folder already exists".

Please help. I desperately need to backup my library & settings. Thank you.

MediaMonkey Gold V 4.1.5.1719 (Portable Mode)
Windows 7 (64 bit)

[gpzbc]

* I hope I'm posting this in the right place. I was directed here by MM Support. My apologies if not.

I receive an error when attempting run the backup script (see screenshot).


Also getting the following message upon exiting the program: "Backup cancelled because output folder already exists".

Please help. I desperately need to backup my library & settings. Thank you.

MediaMonkey Gold V 4.1.5.1719 (Portable Mode)
Windows 7 (64 bit)

Someone else will have to help you with the first part of your question. But your second question is a common question in this thread. Check out my post here. I think it will help you.
http://www.mediamonkey.com/forum/viewto ... ts#p379194

[jeremyryan]

Thanks for the reply gpzbc. I tried the suggestion to "overwrite previous backup" and although it eliminated the error pop-up messages, there is still no backup generated. I noticed that the top 6 options in the Backup Settings are all "grayed out" (see pic). Is that relevant? It appears that I am not able to change any of them. Thoughts anyone? Thanks again.

[gpzbc]

I wonder if it is because you have MM installed as Portable? Hopefully someone else will chime in.

While waiting for someone else to chime in, there is a lot of history in this thread that might be very useful to you in getting this script set up.

[dtsig]

Today i started backup and everything was fine until at the bottom it said xstandard ... then the final report came up with errors. This happened once before about a month or so ago and I uninstalled backup and reinstalled. But doing that this time gives the same problem.

1) Any thoughts on what is causing this (my guess is some pesky av sw but nothing else has been affected)
2) How to get backup back up and running correctly

[jeremyryan]

I've found an alternative backup solution. Perhaps this will be helpful to others. I've been manually backing up with "SyncToy". Here's the link: http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download ... x?id=15155. Still awaiting a fix for the MM Backup Script.

[dtsig]

Today i started backup and everything was fine until at the bottom it said xstandard ... then the final report came up with errors. This happened once before about a month or so ago and I uninstalled backup and reinstalled. But doing that this time gives the same problem.

1) Any thoughts on what is causing this (my guess is some pesky av sw but nothing else has been affected)
2) How to get backup back up and running correctly

Any thoughts on how to get the zip.net to work again?