Backup Err Msg: Error Creating Component File on Drive X (100621)
The information in this article applies to:
• Microsoft MS-DOS operating system 6.0
• Microsoft MS-DOS operating system 6.2
• Microsoft MS-DOS operating system 6.22
This article was previously published under Q100621
SYMPTOMS
If you try to back up files using the MS-DOS Path option in Microsoft
Backup for Windows, you may receive the following error message
Error creating component file on drive <X>. Please replace the volume
in drive X.
where <X> is the letter of your floppy disk drive.
CAUSE
This problem occurs if you do either of the following:
• Use an unformatted floppy disk
-or-
• Type an invalid character in the path (for example, a:\*.* or d:\?xxx)
RESOLUTION
To correct this problem, make sure you are using valid characters in the
path, and use preformatted disks to back up files using the MS-DOS Path
option or back up files directly to drive A or drive B.
| Modification Type: |
Major |
Last Reviewed: |
12/3/1999 |
| Keywords: |
KB100621 |
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