Steve Blackwell wrote:
>>> 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.

Try putting the user that user that backuppc connects as in the backup 
operator group.   The administrator doesn't always have access to files 
unless he takes ownership - which leaves an audit trail.

-- 
   Les Mikesell
    lesmikesell AT gmail DOT com


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