We got this to work by using quotes.

       "d:\USER PROFILES\...\*.*"



Sinclair, Tony wrote:
>
> Hi Adsm'ers,
>
> I am try to find any documentation or information on how to code  and
> Exclude statement for an NT 4.0 backup.
> So far I have not found anything listed in the "Installing the Client"
> that specifically addresses coding a directory as I have exampled here:
> d:\USER PROFILES\...\*.*        we are backing up these profiles with
> ArchServ and don't need ADSM backing them up also.
>
> I have tried several combinations and so far ADSM has ignored all the
> statements that I have tried.....
>
> So HELP !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
>
> Thanks
> Tony Sinclair
> ADSM Admin
> Snohomish Co. PUD
> tjsinclair AT snopud DOT com