Backup Err Msg: Error Creating Component File on Drive X (100621)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft MS-DOS operating system 6.0
  • Microsoft MS-DOS operating system 6.2
  • Microsoft MS-DOS operating system 6.22
This article was previously published under Q100621

SYMPTOMS

If you try to back up files using the MS-DOS Path option in Microsoft Backup for Windows, you may receive the following error message
Error creating component file on drive <X>. Please replace the volume in drive X.
where <X> is the letter of your floppy disk drive.

CAUSE

This problem occurs if you do either of the following:

  • Use an unformatted floppy disk -or-

  • Type an invalid character in the path (for example, a:\*.* or d:\?xxx)

RESOLUTION

To correct this problem, make sure you are using valid characters in the path, and use preformatted disks to back up files using the MS-DOS Path option or back up files directly to drive A or drive B.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:12/3/1999
Keywords:KB100621
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