Err Msg: MSBACKUP Program Files Must Be Located on Hard Disk (94384)


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 6.21
  • Microsoft MS-DOS operating system 6.22
This article was previously published under Q94384

SYMPTOMS

If you try to run Microsoft Backup from a floppy disk to restore files to a hard disk drive, the following error message is displayed:
MSBACKUP program files must be located on your hard disk.
You cannot start MSBACKUP from a floppy disk.

WORKAROUND

To restore files to a hard disk drive that does not have MS-DOS version 6.0 or later installed, use the following steps:
  1. Insert Disk 1 of the MS-DOS 6.0 or later disk set in your floppy disk drive. Type setup/m and press ENTER to install a minimal installation.
  2. Remove Disk 1 from your floppy disk drive and restart the computer.
  3. Replace Disk 1, type setup/e to install optional components.
You can now run Microsoft Backup from the DOS subdirectory and restore files.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:11/19/1999
Keywords:KB94384
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