Scheduling Windows NT Backup Fails and Locks Backup Process

• Microsoft Windows NT Workstation versions 3.5, 3.51, 4.0
• Microsoft Windows NT Server versions 3.5, 3.51, 4.0

SYMPTOMS

When there is no tape in the drive and you use the AT command without the interactive switch to run Windows NT Backup, the backup encounters an error or is unable to accept the command line. As a result, Windows NT Backup stops responding (hangs); you cannot run Windows NT Backup again until you restart Windows NT.

WORKAROUND

Use the /INTERACTIVE switch with the AT command to open the interactive desktop. If any errors occur, you will be able to correct them and continue or quit Windows NT Backup.

EXAMPLE:

AT 11:00PM /interactive /every:m,t,w,th,f,sa,su c:\Atbackup.cmd

To use the /interactive switch you must configure the scheduler service to log on as the SYSTEM ACCOUNT and [ASCII 147]Allow Service To Interact With Desktop[ASCII 148] by using Control Panel - Services, highlight Scheduler and pressing the Startup button.

Additional query words: prodnt NTBackup Scheduler

Keywords : kbtool ntutil
Version : winnt:3.5,3.51,4.0
Platform : winnt
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