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Q132582: Backup File Damaged Saving Multiple Volumes to a Network Drive

Article: Q132582
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 95.x Retail Product
Version(s): 95
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): win95
Last Modified: 17-DEC-2000

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows 95 
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SYMPTOMS
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When you perform a backup that spans several logical drives and you place the
.qic file on a network drive, the resultant file may be damaged. You may also
receive an error message stating that the backup set is damaged.


CAUSE
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This problem has been seen on a Compaq 386/20 computer that was upgraded with a
Cyrix 486/25 chip. The problem is due to a hardware incompatibility.


RESOLUTION
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To work around this problem, back up only one logical drive at a time.

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Keywords          : win95 
Technology        : kbWin95search kbZNotKeyword3
Version           : 95

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