Backup Cannot Access Tape Drive in Safe Mode

ID: Q135202


The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows 95


SYMPTOMS

If you start Windows 95 in Safe mode and then start Backup, your computer may stop responding (hang).


CAUSE

The protected-mode driver used by Backup to access the floppy disk drive controller cannot be loaded in Safe mode.


MORE INFORMATION

Backup does not function in Safe mode if the protected-mode driver is required to access the tape drive.

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Last Reviewed: July 14, 1999
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