Microsoft Hotfix - Native Backup Patch, A00

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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.
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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.
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Version

A00, A00

Release date

01 May 2001

Download Type

Applications

Category

Patches And Fixes

Importance

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Dell Technologies recommends reviewing this update to determine if it applies to your system. The update contains changes that impact only certain configurations or provides new features that may or may not apply to your environment.
Available formats
File Format: ZipPack External
File Name: w2kbu.EXE
File Size: 849.73 KB
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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.
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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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