Microsoft KB Archive/142294

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Cannot Format DT-350 Tape on Conner 250 Tape Drive

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Q142294

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The information in this article applies to:


 * Microsoft Windows 95

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SYMPTOMS
When you try to format a DT-350 tape in a Conner 250 tape drive, you may receive the following error message:

Errors occurred during this operation. Do you want to view them now?

If you view the error log you may see the following information:

Error Log reports:

Error/warnings during operation:

1173(11056,2) - \\ ... Unknown error.

1320(13408,3) - \\ ... Warning: This operation has been canceled by the system.

Total number of errors encountered: 2

CAUSE
This is a limitation of the tape drive. Most 250 tape drives (except those manufactured by Colorado Memory Systems) are unable to format DT-350 tapes.

MORE INFORMATION
In addition to the error message stated above, you may receive one of the following error messages:


 * Microsoft Backup encountered an error reading this tape. This error may be caused by an unformatted or incorrectly formatted tape. Reformat the tape, and then try again.
 * The volume table contains unexpected or invalid values. The tape or disk you are using is in a format that is incompatible with Microsoft Backup.
 * The tape format you are using is not supported by Microsoft Backup.
 * The tape in the drive has an invalid format. Try reformatting the tape. If that doesn't work, insert a different tape.
 * This tape is either formatted incorrectly or is incompatible with Microsoft Backup.

Keywords : win95

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Technology : kbWin95search kbWin95