Cannot open backup device. Operating System error 5

Question

Below is the query that I am using to backup (create a .bak) my database.

However, whenever I run it, I always get this error message:

Answer 1

I had a similar issue. I added write permissions to the .bak file itself, and my folder that I was writing the backup to for the NETWORK SERVICE user. To add permissions just right-click what file/directory you want to alter, select the security tab, and add the appropriate users/permissions there.