Hotfix information
A supported hotfix is available from Microsoft. However, this hotfix is intended to correct only the problem that is described in this article. Apply this hotfix only to systems that are experiencing this specific problem. This hotfix might receive additional testing. Therefore, if you are not severely affected by this problem, we recommend that you wait for the next software update that contains this hotfix.
If the hotfix is available for download, there is a "Hotfix download available" section at the top of this Knowledge Base article. If this section does not appear, contact Microsoft Customer Service and Support to obtain the hotfix.
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Prerequisites
No prerequisites are required.
Restart requirement
You do not have to restart your computer after you apply this hotfix.
Hotfix replacement information
This hotfix does not replace any other hotfixes.
File information
The English version of this hotfix has the file attributes (or later file attributes) that are listed in the following table. The dates and times for these files are listed in coordinated universal time (UTC). When you view the file information, it is converted to local time. To find the difference between UTC and local time, use the
Time Zone tab in the Date and Time tool in Control Panel.
Windows Server 2003 64-bit editions
Date Time Version Size File name Platform
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07-Sep-2004 23:29 5.2.3790.209 3,342,848 Ntbackup.exe IA-64
Windows Server 2003 32-bit editions
Date Time Version Size File name
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07-Sep-2004 22:27 5.2.3790.209 1,171,968 Ntbackup.exe
Hotfix installation information
After you install this hotfix, a new
/UP switch is available for use in Windows Backup scripts. When you specify the
/UP switch in your backup script, Windows Backup prompts you to insert an additional tape during the backup job.
Note The
/UP switch is case-sensitive. You must type this switch in uppercase characters.
The following is an example backup script that illustrates how to use the
/UP switch:
C:\WINDOWS\system32\ntbackup.exe backup "@C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator.TESTSERVER\Local Settings\Application Data\Microsoft\Windows NT\NTBackup\data\Test.bks" /v:no /r:no /rs:no /hc:on /m normal /j "Test" /l:s /p "4mm DDS" /um /UP