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Q120466: Microsoft Backup for Windows Fails on Pentium-Based Machines

Article: Q120466
Product(s): Microsoft Disk Operating System
Version(s): MS-DOS:6.0,6.2,6.21,6.22
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 19-NOV-1999

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft MS-DOS operating system versions 6.0, 6.2, 6.21, 6.22 
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SYMPTOMS
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You receive the following error message when you try to run the Microsoft Backup
for Windows compatibility test on a Pentium-based computer

  A write error occurred on drive <x>. This diskette is defective. Please
  replace the diskette to continue.

where <x> is the floppy disk drive on which the compatibility test is being
run.

NOTE: This problem does not occur with Microsoft Backup for MS-DOS.

CAUSE
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RESOLUTION
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For information about possible solutions, contact your computer manufacturer.


Additional query words: back up err msg 6.00 6.20 6.21 6.22 msbackup

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Keywords          :  
Technology        : kbMSDOSSearch kbMSDOS621 kbMSDOS622 kbMSDOS620 kbMSDOS600
Version           : MS-DOS:6.0,6.2,6.21,6.22

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