Skipped alternate data stream for some files - not supported by destination

Error code

Product

Applies to

BA804

BackupAssist

BackupAssist version 5 or later

Description

File based backups within BackupAssist copy NTFS security attributes and alternate data streams by default.

This error message indicates that the destination does not support the copying of these attributes and data streams, or that the user does not have sufficient permissions to do so.

Resolution

Where possible, select a destination using the NTFS file system. If using a USB HDD, consider reformatting the device using the NTFS file system.

Where it is not possible to use an NTFS file system for the destination, disable the copying of NTFS security attributes and alternate data streams by doing the following.

File Protection backup

  1. Select the BackupAssist, 'Backup' tab.
  2. Select 'Manage' from the top menu. A list of all backup jobs will be displayed.
  3. Select the backup job you want to modify, and select 'Edit'.
  4. Select the 'Replication Options' configuration item on the left.
  5. From Copy NTFS security attributes and alternate data streams select For backups of VSS applications.

To learn more see Manage : Replication Options

File Archiving backup

  1. Select the BackupAssist, 'Backup' tab.
  2. Select 'Manage' from the top menu. A list of all backup jobs will be displayed.
  3. Select the backup job you want to modify, and select 'Edit'.
  4. Select the 'Zip Options' configuration item on the left.
  5. Tick 'Suppress NTFS streams warnings'

To learn more see Manage : Zip options

Last updated

Created

Further assistance

19th Mar 2015

07th Dec 2008

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