Error Message Overwriting Newer Files with Backup

 Last reviewed: October 13, 1995
Article ID: Q138153
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows 95

SYMPTOMS

When you try to restore a backup to its original location, you may receive the following message: 

   An attempt to restore a file failed because the disk file is newer
   than the file being restored.

CAUSE

This behavior can occur if the Overwrite Older Files Only option is enabled. Backup does not overwrite newer files by default.

RESOLUTION

To disable the Overwrite Older Files Only option, follow these steps:

  1. In Backup, click Options on the Settings menu.

  2. On the Restore tab, click Overwrite Files in the Advanced Options box. If you prefer to be prompted before files are overwritten, click the Prompt Before Overwriting Files check box to select it.

  3. Click OK.

KBCategory: kbtool
KBSubcategory: win95 mwbackup
Additional reference words: 95

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Last reviewed: October 13, 1995
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