Backup and Restore creating zero byte zip files

[Mousey]

This morning I have twice tried using the built in Backup and Restore to create a backup of SystemV46/Programs/Work/Games and Applications.

Both times this has appeared to be successful - it displays the "Creating", "Compiling" and "Saving" stages - but when I check the created zip files they are zero byte and empty.  I am using a freshly formatted (to FAT32) SanDisk 32GB USB 3.0 Stick which works fine on my Windows PC.

I am on the latest version: 46.1.776

[Mousey]

Unless he's filled up his SDCard with games already then 32Gb  more than enough.

This was a backup of the system as it was shipped to me (except for a firmware update), I had not added games (or anything) at that point.

I’ll try backing up just a single section like you did and see if that works.

[Mousey]

Looks like you are already trying my next suggestion.

Yep, I backed up SystemV46, Programs and Work together and it worked perfectly; created an 86MB file (so a little short of 32GB  ).  I will try Games and Applications on it's own next, and then try all 4 again.

Thanks for helping with this.

[Mousey]

Creating a backup of just Games and Applications worked, as did creating one with all 4!

I'm at a loss as to why it didn't work twice yesterday with the same USB Drive; the only difference is that I have installed some games since.  Anyway, I'm glad it's working now.