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Q100621: Backup Err Msg: Error Creating Component File on Drive X

Article: Q100621
Product(s): Microsoft Disk Operating System
Version(s): MS-DOS:6.0,6.2,6.22
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 03-DEC-1999

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft MS-DOS operating system versions 6.0, 6.2, 6.22 
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SYMPTOMS
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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
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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
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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.

Additional query words: 6.00 6.20 windows 3.1 diskette mwbackup

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Keywords          :  
Technology        : kbMSDOSSearch kbMSDOS622 kbMSDOS620 kbMSDOS600
Version           : MS-DOS:6.0,6.2,6.22

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