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The user reports an error (0x80071A90) when attempting to back up their Windows 7 system to a CD, with initial suggestions focusing on the storage limitations of CDs/DVDs. The original poster clarifies they want to back up to another hard drive, indicating the issue isn't due to storage space. Several responses suggest alternative troubleshooting steps and resources, but no definitive solution is provided in the thread.
Martijn V

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I am trying to do a backup on a CD but the following message pops up:

0x80071A90 the function attempted to use a name that is reserved for use by another transaction

I have a Windows 7, HP G62 Notebook PC, 64-bit operating system
 

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Jimbo22

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What are you trying to backup? What software are using for this backup?
 

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I'm trying to backup my hard drive. I am using the Backup and Restore software that is part of windows (found under Control Panel and then Systems and Security)
 

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OK thanks....you do know you CAN'T backup your HDD to a CD/DVD...there's not enough storage space. You need another HDD.
 

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Alrighty I can do the backup to another HDD but the error isn't about storage space...
 

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