Try this... This works on XP Backup, not sure about 2k.

Code:

C:\WINDOWS\system32\ntbackup.exe backup SystemState /a /d "System State" /v:no /r:no /rs:no /hc:off /m normal /j "System State" /l:s /f "C:\Backup.bkf"


How to Use Command Line Parameters With the "Ntbackup" Command
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