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Q135202: Backup Cannot Access Tape Drive in Safe Mode

Article: Q135202
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 95.x Retail Product
Version(s): 
Operating System(s): 
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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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If you start Windows 95 in Safe mode and then start Backup, your computer may
stop responding (hang).

CAUSE
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The protected-mode driver used by Backup to access the floppy disk drive
controller cannot be loaded in Safe mode.

MORE INFORMATION
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Backup does not function in Safe mode if the protected-mode driver is required
to access the tape drive.

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Technology        : kbWin95search kbZNotKeyword3

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