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Q177657: Explanation of NTBackup /Nopoll Parameter Is Incorrect

Article: Q177657
Product(s): Microsoft Windows NT
Version(s): WinNT:3.5,3.51,4.0
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kbtool
Last Modified: 10-AUG-2001

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows NT Workstation versions 3.5, 3.51, 4.0 
- Microsoft Windows NT Server versions 3.5, 3.51, 4.0 
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The NTBackup Help file does not correctly explain the NTBackup /nopoll
parameter.

MORE INFORMATION
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The /nopoll parameter disables the standard scan function for the DAT tape type
when you start NTBackup.

NOTE: Do not use the /nopoll parameter with any other parameters.

The /nopoll parameter can not erase a tape.

Note that moving tapes between different manufacturers of tape drives may cause
problems if one manufacturer supports compression and the other manufacturer
does not. Depending on the tape drive, you may receive one of the following
error messages:

   - Tape Drive Error Detected.

- Tape Drive Not Responding.

- Bad Tape.

To erase a tape that is causing one of these issues, start NTBackup from the
command prompt with the /nopoll parameter, erase the tape, and then quit
NTBackup.

NOTE: Do not use the /nopoll parameter for any operation other than erase.

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Keywords          : kbtool 
Technology        : kbWinNTsearch kbWinNTWsearch kbWinNTW400 kbWinNTW400search kbWinNT351search kbWinNT350search kbWinNT400search kbWinNTW350 kbWinNTW350search kbWinNTW351search kbWinNTW351 kbWinNTSsearch kbWinNTS400search kbWinNTS400 kbWinNTS351 kbWinNTS350 kbWinNTS351search kbWinNTS350search
Version           : WinNT:3.5,3.51,4.0
Issue type        : kbbug

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