DOCUMENT:Q100621  03-DEC-1999  [msdos]
TITLE   :Backup Err Msg: Error Creating Component File on Drive X
PRODUCT :Microsoft Disk Operating System
PROD/VER:MS-DOS:6.0,6.2,6.22
OPER/SYS:
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The information in this article applies to:

 - Microsoft MS-DOS operating system versions 6.0, 6.2, 6.22 
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SYMPTOMS
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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
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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
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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.

Additional query words: 6.00 6.20 windows 3.1 diskette mwbackup

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Technology        : kbMSDOSSearch kbMSDOS622 kbMSDOS620 kbMSDOS600
Version           : MS-DOS:6.0,6.2,6.22

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