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The backup job fails when you use the Backup utility to back up files to a removable drive in Windows Server 2003

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Symptoms

In Microsoft Windows Server 2003, when you use the Backup utility (NTBackup.exe) to back up files to a removable drive, you may receive the following error message, and the backup job fails:
An inconsistency was encountered in the requested backup file
For example, this problem may occur when you use Backup to back up files to a USB drive or to a Serial Advanced Technology Attachment (SATA) drive.

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Cause

This problem may occur if you send two or more backup jobs to the removable drive at the same time.

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Resolution

To resolve this problem, use one of the following methods:
  • Configure the backup jobs to run after all other jobs have been completed.
  • Use a different backup device, such as a tape backup device.
  • Use a third-party backup software program to back up files to the removable drive.

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Status

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed in the "Applies to" section.

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Keywords: KB928517, kbexpertiseinter, kbprb, kberrmsg, kbbug, kbnofix

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Article Info
Article ID : 928517
Revision : 5
Created on : 2/9/2007
Published on : 2/9/2007
Exists online : False
Views : 163