Event Viewer

Backup attempts are logged in the Event Viewer. An entry is recorded under the Application folder in the Event Viewer for every backup attempt. This entry indicates whether or not the attempt was completely successful.

To view the Event Viewer:

Select Start – Control Panel – Performance and Maintenance – Administrative Tools – Event Viewer.

Double-clicking an event log opens the Event Properties dialog box as shown below. This box shows a brief description of the event. For example, if the backup did not complete successfully, it includes a brief description of the warning or error reason.