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Ntbackup Error: No Uncataloged Sets Were Found on Tape

Article ID: 155236

Article Last Modified on 11/1/2006

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SYMPTOMS

During the restoration of data from Ntbackup, double-clicking tapes may produce the following error message:
No uncataloged sets were found on tape.
If the tape is read successfully, the option to restore by individual file or subdirectory may be unavailable.

CAUSE

This problem may be caused by any of the following reasons:

  • The Tapes window may have changed so that a portion of the window is hidden.
  • The tape unit has old firmware.
  • A good catalog was never created.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this problem, do the following:

  • In the Backup window, click Split on the View menu. Move the mouse pointer to the middle right of the Tapes window and click the left mouse button once. This will make the hidden catalog visible again. You can use this catalog to restore an individual file or subdirectory.
  • Check the firmware of the tape unit and the tape controller speed.
  • Use the NTBACKUP /Missingtape command to force the creation of a new catalog.

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