Windows 95 will probably not recognize a DAT tape backup. He will need to
reinstall whatever backup software he was using before he formatted the hard
drive. That will enable Windows 95 to work with the drive.
Drew Dunn
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> Sent: Sunday, February 08, 1998 3:03 PM
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> Subject: TAPE BACKUP
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> This post is for a friend so i hope it is not too vague.He is using win95
> and has a 4/8 gig tape back-up.i believe it is DDS2. It is from a
Compaque
> computer.The problem is that after he formated the hard drive the tape
> back-up is not recognised. Is there software that helps it to be
recognised
> or some other way? He had win nt originally before formating. The only
> marking on the drive to tell the maker is Compaque. I am at a loss to help
> him but think somone here will be able to.If this is too vague e-mail me
> and i will get more info if you feel you may be able to help.
> Thanks,
> Rick Fogel
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