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Jelmer - 06 Jan 2004 09:48 GMT

We have created a script that makes our backups. When we
run is manual everything works fine but when the scheduler
is supposed the run it after we put a new tape in it
refuses to work. The strange thing is that when we
activate the script ourself and then cancel it the
scheduler works fine so it has something to do with the
new tape we put in. Anyone knows what's wrong ?

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"Mark Wilson" - 28 Aug 2004 21:46 GMT

The most likely cause is the lack of a /UM switch in the scheduled task
script. Unfortunately, the GUI scheduler in NTBackup does not include this
switch when creating the scheduled backup job. You can add it by following
these steps:

1) Open the task scheduler utility (Start, Programs, Accessories, System
Tools, Scheduled Tasks).
2) Right-click on the backup job you want to modify and select Properties.
3) Add the /UM switch to the end of the "Run" line.
4) Click OK.

After this, the scheduled task should run properly after you change tapes.

Mark Wilson [MS]

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David H. Lipman - 28 Aug 2004 23:36 GMT

You would think that *if* this was truly a Microsoft employee, he would KNOW how to reply to
a post within a thread and at the very least quote the query within the body of the reply.

Get the drift "Mark Wilson" ?

Dave

| The most likely cause is the lack of a /UM switch in the scheduled task
| script. Unfortunately, the GUI scheduler in NTBackup does not include this
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| Mark Wilson [MS]

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