error in backup using mysql gui tool mysql administrator

[srpa01red]

hello

i got this error while taking a backup in mysql usung mysql administrator

Error Performing Backup:
Could not open file for writing backup.

what does it mean
how can i get rid of it
the error at last table to be backedup

[Josh Connerty]

I'm not 100% sure but it usually means one of the following
- The file does not exist
- The file does not have the correct permissions (chmod[linux/unix]/Read Only[windows/dos])
- MySql doesn't have permission to open, edit or create the file

Any of the listed can cause this. As I said though I can't be 100% sure. Try looking into these permissions and see what you come up with.