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Microsoft Hotfix - Native Backup Patch, A00
This is a hotfix for the Microsoft Windows 2000 Backup Utility. This hotfix corrects a problem where a backup set that spans across tapes can not be properly restored.
Release Date: 5/1/2001
Importance: Optional
Version: A00
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File Format: Hard-Drive Get Driver Download File
File Name:

w2kbu.EXE

Description: This file contains a compressed (or zipped) set of files. Download the file to a folder on your hard drive, and then run (double-click) it to unzip the set of files. Follow the instructions to complete the installation.
Download Type: HTTP
File Size: 849KB

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Description

This is a hotfix for the Microsoft Windows 2000 Backup Utility. This hotfix corrects a problem where a backup set that spans across tapes can not be properly restored.

Level of Importance:Optional

Dell recommends the customer review specifics about the update to determine if it applies to your system. The update contains changes that impact only certain configurations, or provides new features that may/may not apply to your environment.

Important Information

Note: System will have to reboot after hotfix installation.

Compatibility

Systems
PowerVault 100T DDS3 Tape Drive
PowerVault 100T DDS4 LVD Tape Drive
PowerVault 100T DDS4 Tape Drive
PowerVault 100T Travan 5
PowerVault 110T DLT1
PowerVault 110T DLT4000 Tape Drive
PowerVault 110T DLT7000 Tape Drive
PowerVault 110T LTO Tape Drive
PowerVault 120T DDS3 Autoloader
PowerVault 120T DDS4 Autoloader
PowerVault 120T DLT1 Autoloader
PowerVault 120T DLT4000 Autoloader
PowerVault 120T DLT7000 Autoloader
PowerVault 130T DLT Tape Library
Operating Systems
MS Windows 2000

Applies to

  • Hotfix - Native Backup Patch

Fixes & Enhancements

This is a hotfix for the Microsoft Windows 2000 Backup Utility. This hotfix corrects a problem where a backup set that spans across tapes can not be properly restored.

Installation Instructions

            
Ntbackup Cannot Restore from Backup Sets Located on Second Tape in a 
Continuation Sequence

The information in this article applies to:
·	Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional 
·	Microsoft Windows 2000 Server 
·	Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server

SYMPTOMS
Attempting to restore a backup that is located on multiple tapes may not 
work. Ntbackup.exe may request tape 1, eject tape 1, and then request tape 
1 again. Ntbackup.exe then reports a tape inconsistency. 

MORE INFORMATION
For more information on this problem, visit Microsoft web site 
http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/Q277/7/01.ASP

RESOLUTION

1) Download and run the file w2kbu.exe.
2) The file will self-extract its contents to the directory 
x:\dell\drivers\W2K_Backup
3) Find and execute the file Q277701_W2K_SP2_x86_en.exe in the directory 
x:\dell\drivers\W2K_Backup
4) Follow the on-screen instructions
5) Your system will need to be rebooted once the installation is complete.

For immediate resolution to this problem, double click on the hotfix patch 
Q277701_W2K_SP2_x86_en.exe supplied with this download.

Note:  System will have to reboot after hotfix installation.            
        

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