Q106128: Backup Err Msg: Backup Requires Configuration for This…

Article: Q106128
Product(s): Microsoft Disk Operating System
Version(s): MS-DOS:6.0,6.2,6.22
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 19-NOV-1999

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
The information in this article applies to:

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

SYMPTOMS
========

Starting Microsoft Backup for MS-DOS (MSBACKUP.EXE) opens the following
configuration screen after an initial backup configuration has already been
performed:

  Backup requires configuration for this computer.

CAUSE
=====

This message appears for one of three reasons:

- This is the first time Backup has been run.

- Backup cannot locate the MSBACKUP.INI file in the MS-DOS subdirectory.

- The A and/or B drive(s) have been changed from high density to low density
  (or vice versa).

RESOLUTION
==========

To eliminate this error, perform the Backup configuration again.

MORE INFORMATION
================

The first time you run Backup, you are required to perform a configuration
setup. This creates the files MSBACKUP.INI, MSBACKUP.TMP, MSBACKUP.RST,
MSBACKUP.LOG, DEFAULT.SET, DEFAULT.SLT, and DEFAULT.CAT in the MS-DOS
directory.

You must perform the configuration setup again if the MSBACKUP.INI file is
removed from the MS-DOS directory or if the physical removable drive, A or B, is
changed from high density to low density or vice-versa.

Additional query words: 6.00 6.0 6.20 MSDOS MS-DOS ms DOS back-up back up error message err msg

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

=============================================================================

THE INFORMATION PROVIDED IN THE MICROSOFT KNOWLEDGE BASE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND. MICROSOFT DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT SHALL MICROSOFT CORPORATION OR ITS SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER INCLUDING DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, LOSS OF BUSINESS PROFITS OR SPECIAL DAMAGES, EVEN IF MICROSOFT CORPORATION OR ITS SUPPLIERS HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES SO THE FOREGOING LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY.

Copyright Microsoft Corporation 1986-2002.