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Microsoft Backup for Windows Fails on Pentium-Based Machines

Article ID: 120466

Article Last Modified on 11/19/1999

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This article was previously published under Q120466

SYMPTOMS

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

RESOLUTION

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

Keywords: KB120466


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