SYMPTOMS
When trying to run a backup, the error “Not Enough Space to Perform Backup” is shown.
CAUSE
Cause 1: The backup drive is not available at the time of the backup.
Cause 2: Lack of space in the backup drive.
Cause 3: Lack of space in the temporary-files location.
RESOLUTION
Case 1: Make sure your backup drive is accessible at the time of the backup.
Case 2: Make sure the backup drive has enough free space that can hold the backup. You can check the estimated backup size when the confirming data selections dialog appears. If you do not have enough space under one drive, you can enable the Multi-drive spanning option from the Where to Backup window in order to span this backup on more than one drive.
Case 3: Make sure you have enough space in the Temporary-files folder (TempGS); it has to have enough space for the largest file you backup. You can allow Genie Backup Manager (GBM) to auto-select the temporary folder’s location, as it will select the drive that has the most free space, or you can manually select the location from Tools → Global Preferences → General → Under Temporary files folder, select Use the following temporary location → Browse for the local drive with the highest amount of free space → OK.
APPLIES TO: Genie Backup Manager (GBM)
