Tape Backup Utility Reports Inaccurate Error Messages (143156)
The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Windows NT Server 3.51
- Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 3.51
This article was previously published under Q143156 SYMPTOMS
When using a Compaq server or workstation configured with a 10 GB/20 GB DLT
Drive in a Windows NT 3.51 environment, the tape backup utility in
Administrative Tools may report an inaccurate error message similar to the
following:
No tape in drive
Foreign tape
Also, when you run Ntbackup from the command line, it may cause an access
violation with Dr. Watson.
RESOLUTION
To resolve this problem:
- Never start the tape backup application while the Tape In Use console
light on the tape drive is flashing.
- When the green Operate Handle console light on the tape drive
lights up, remove the tape and reinsert it.
MORE INFORMATION
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regarding these products' performance or reliability.
Modification Type: | Major | Last Reviewed: | 11/4/2003 |
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Keywords: | kbenv kbHardware kbsetup KB143156 |
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