Microsoft KB Archive/177657

= Explanation of NTBackup /Nopoll Parameter Is Incorrect =

Article ID: 177657

Article Last Modified on 11/1/2006

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 3.5
 * Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 3.51
 * Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 Developer Edition
 * Microsoft Windows NT Server 3.5
 * Microsoft Windows NT Server 3.51
 * Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0 Standard Edition

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This article was previously published under Q177657



SYMPTOMS
The NTBackup Help file does not correctly explain the NTBackup /nopoll parameter.



MORE INFORMATION
The /nopoll parameter disables the standard scan function for the DAT tape type when you start NTBackup.

NOTE: Do not use the /nopoll parameter with any other parameters.

The /nopoll parameter can not erase a tape.

Note that moving tapes between different manufacturers of tape drives may cause problems if one manufacturer supports compression and the other manufacturer does not. Depending on the tape drive, you may receive one of the following error messages:

 

Tape Drive Error Detected.Tape Drive Not Responding.Bad Tape.



To erase a tape that is causing one of these issues, start NTBackup from the command prompt with the /nopoll parameter, erase the tape, and then quit NTBackup.

NOTE: Do not use the /nopoll parameter for any operation other than erase.

Keywords: kbbug KB177657

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