Windows NT Backup Does Not Recognize Multiple Tape Partitions (157537)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0
  • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0
This article was previously published under Q157537

SYMPTOMS

When you use Windows NT Backup to perform a backup or restore operation using a tape that has been partitioned into multiple partitions, the tape cannot be erased or formatted for use.

NOTE: Third-party software must be used to create multiple partitions on a backup tape. Backup does not provide this functionality.

CAUSE

Backup recognizes only the first partition on a tape. Other partitions on the tape cannot be removed or formatted by Backup.

RESOLUTION

Remove the additional partitions on the tape using the third-party program that was originally used to create the additional partitions.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:8/8/2001
Keywords:KB157537
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