Configuration Backup Gives Confusing Warning on Restore

Last reviewed: July 4, 1997
Article ID: Q135121

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Windows 95

SYMPTOMS

When you restore a previously backed up file with the Configuration Backup tool (Cfgback.exe), you may receive the following warning:

   You are about to backup over a previous backup. Do you want to proceed?

Since you are performing a restore, and not a backup, this message is confusing.

RESOLUTION

This warning does not affect the operation of Configuration Backup. To get past the warning, click OK.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Microsoft Windows 95. We are researching this problem and will post new information here in the Microsoft Knowledge Base as it becomes available.

MORE INFORMATION

For additional information about the Configuration Backup tool, please see the following article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

   ARTICLE-ID: Q135120
   TITLE     : Configuration Backup Tool for Backing Up the Registry

KBCategory: kbtool
KBSubcategory: win95
Additional query words: 95

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Last reviewed: July 4, 1997
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