• Yes you are right. The ":" in your backup file is causing this issue. Without the : the backup should be fine. The ":" symbol is used only at the beginning of any path to identify the Drive name. If used anywhere else, that path becomes invalid.

    Try creating the same file in Windows Explorer, you will not be allowed to.

    Pradeep Adiga
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