reparse point

[SimonPCole]

I have just run a backup and, for the first time, I got the message 'Ignoring the directory "....". Reason: the directory is a reparse point." I have looked online and cannot find a definition of a reparse point that I understand.

Please, what is a reparse point and what do I need to do to get my backups working properly again.

Many thanks,

Simon

[cobian]

Repaise points are Windows (NTFS) symbolyc links, junction points volume mount points, etc. Windows by default mounts a lot of its directories in C:\Users\<your user name> as reparse points.

[SimonPCole]

Thanks for the reply but I am not sure it has moved my understanding of the issue.

My real problem is these reparse point(s) prevent several folders from being backed up.

What do I need to do to break this impasse?

S

[cobian]

If you want those directories to be backup up, just uncheck the "Ignore reparse points" in Options-Engine

[SimonPCole]

That seems to have worked.

Many thanks,

S