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From: mdavis@pro-sol.cts.COM (Morgan Davis)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.apple
Subject: Re: Backup II problem
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Date: 2 Nov 88 18:32:46 GMT
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Earlier versions of Backup II had a lot of problems, and lacked some intrinsic
features (like being able to format a 3.5" disk).  The latest version of
Backup II is 1.1.1 -- so if you're using something earlier, upgrade now.

The "File expected" (or whatever) error I've seen come up when Backup II was
unable to open and read a subdirectory file.  If the DIR file is read-locked
(meaning, the read access permission is denied) this can occur.  Damaged DIR
file structures can also cause this (run Bredon's Mr.Fixit to hunt these guys
down).  Actually, anything that prohibits Backup II from opening and/or
reading the DIR file will end in that error message, and that could be a
number of things.

--Morgan

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