It is interesting that there are several folks having similar if not the same problem.
I can get OneCare to back up to an external drive as long as the connection is directly attached to my motherboard. But that is also how I set it up initially. I have attempted to re-setup the backup, but I am unable to access that part of the program any longer. I was using and uninstalled Norton SystemsWorks for this program primarily because I read it did not slow down your computer as much. That was true, but now I see little difference. I am also having a problem accessing a printer that is set up as an independent (server like) device and OneSource is not allowing access by one of my three (a laptop) computers.
It appears that OneCare does not allow you to change your backup setup once established. That, of course, is unacceptable. No one from Microsoft has come on with a solution to this thread; that also is not acceptable. I noticed Costco has the new Norton 360 available for three computers just as OneCare allows setup on three computers. I suspect that is where I will be shortly.
Anyhow, try to use one of the Firewire or USB connectors at the back of your computer that is not a card but directly attached to your motherboard.
Scrub Jay...
Backing up FROM a different location?
It is quite good if your needs are simple and even better if you normally wouldn't think of backing up at all. If you have more advanced requirements, get a 3rd party backup solution. Or, better still, use multiple backup solutions.
