Microsoft KB Archive/100621

= Backup Err Msg: Error Creating Component File on Drive X =

Article ID: 100621

Article Last Modified on 12/3/1999

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft MS-DOS 6.0 Standard Edition
 * Microsoft MS-DOS 6.2 Standard Edition
 * Microsoft MS-DOS 6.22 Standard Edition

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This article was previously published under Q100621



SYMPTOMS
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 . Please replace the volume in drive X.

where  is the letter of your floppy disk drive.



CAUSE
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
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

Keywords: KB100621

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