Error 5, access is denied, when backing up the database

Error 5, access is denied, when backing up the database

This error means you don't have permission to backup to the drive you are choosing.


1 - Backup to a different drive.  For example if you are backing up to the C drive, you can choose an external drive instead.


2 -  Run the backup/restore utility on the main computer (where the database is housed) as administrator.  Right click on the Backup/Restore utility and choose to run as administrator.  


3 - Log into the computer as the administrator and try backing up again.