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

Hi you need to change the query from:

BACKUP DATABASE AcinsoftDB
TO DISK = 'C:\Users\Me\Desktop\Backup\MyDB.Bak'

to

BACKUP DATABASE AcinsoftDB
TO DISK = N'C:\Users\Me\Desktop\Backup\MyDB.Bak'

You have to add a N in front of the path works for me.