Cannot Delete or Overwrite Existing Files on a Removable Medium When You Perform a Backup (314676)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, 64-Bit Enterprise Edition
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, 64-Bit Datacenter Edition
This article was previously published under Q314676

SYMPTOMS

When you use the Ntbackup utility to perform a backup to a removable medium (such as a floppy disk) that is low on space, Ntbackup may not provide you with the option to delete files on that medium even if you select Replace existing backups in the Advanced section of the backup wizard.

WORKAROUND

To work around this behavior, delete the existing backup file or some other files on the medium by using Windows Explorer before you perform the backup.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed at the beginning of this article.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:6/5/2003
Keywords:kbbug kberrmsg kbnofix KB314676
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