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by edmond_sng

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Hi,

How do I allocate a free media to Windows 2000 backup so that the media is available in Backup media or filename drop down box ?

I would really appreciate your help

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by edrossius

You can go in the Removable Storage Manager zone in the "Manage" console of your W2K. There, you find your tape in the "Unrecognize" pool. Right-click on your tape and select "Prepare"...

Tips: open "Ntbackup", go in the "Backup" tab, insert yourtape, wait a few seconds. You then receive a po-up saying the media is not prepared --> 'Do you want to prepare it ?' --> just answer Yes. Now make a small backup (1 file is enough). In such a way, your media will be put in the backup pool.

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