>> 
>> So I have 2 questions:
>> 
>> 1) Why can't backuppc backup all the files when using smb as an
>> administrator?  
>
> Can't help you with that one.
> 
>> 2) Why does smbclient show files that I cannot see when
>> logged into the machine directly?  
>
> In Windows, files and folders can be marked as "hidden" or "system".
> By default, the Windows Explorer doesn't show them.  To see
> everything, do this:
>
> - Go to the Tools menu and click "Folder Options"
> - Click the "View" tab
> - Select "Show hidden files and folders"
> - Deselect "Hide protected operating system files"
> - Click "Ok"

Good! Mystery #2 solved. Deselecting "Hide protected operating system
files" did the trick.

Now for dome more research on problem 1.

Thanks,
Steve

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