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Required Media Missing ?

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by chin.parkfoh

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When performing Win2k file backup to tape
using backup wizard, encountered 'Required Media Missing'.

The explanation is :
There is no unused media available with the
selected type.
Add unused media or click Cancel to select another type.

So, what is unused media and how to add one ?

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by jlouis45

well the media is the backup media. That is you must be facing some problem with the drivers. You check in the control panel - tape devices whether the right driver is installed. Also is your tape drive working. If so then check for your firmware whther it is updated. Coz all these causes these problems. Get back if you have further messaages

by btomasetti

TO expand upon the other persons answer. when you do your back ups, are you appending your media or overwriting? If you are appending to the media... every time you back up you are adding to the data that is already on the tape. eventually the tape will run out and you will receive that message or one similar to that.I recommendusing several tapes while overwritng them. save the most recent backup and use another tape. rotate your tapes everyday or backup depending on your back up schedule. good luck hope this helps.

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