Tandy 3810 Laptop Fails MSBACKUP Compatibility Test
PSS ID Number: Q100107
Article last modified on 11-15-1993
PSS database name: O_MSDOS

6.00 6.20

MS-DOS


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The information in this article applies to:

 - Microsoft MS-DOS operating system versions 6.0 and 6.2
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SYMPTOMS
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The Tandy 3810 laptop computer fails the Microsoft Backup (MSBACKUP)
and Microsoft Backup for Windows (MWBACKUP) compatibility tests.

The system fails the MSBACKUP and MWBACKUP compatibility tests during
the COMPARE option because no files are saved to the second backup
disk.

CAUSE
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The computer's Floppy Standby CMOS setting is enabled.

WORKAROUND
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To pass the compatibility test(s), disable the Floppy Standby option
from the CMOS settings. For assistance or more information, call Tandy
Corporation Technical Support.

The Tandy 3810 is manufactured by Tandy Corporation, a vendor
independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise,
regarding this product's performance or reliability.

Additional reference words: 3810hd portable failed 3rdparty 6.00 6.20

Copyright Microsoft Corporation 1993.