Configuration Backup Gives Confusing Warning on Restore

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SYMPTOMS

When you restore a previously backed up file with the Configuration Backup tool (Cfgback.exe), you may receive the following warning:

You are about to backup over a previous backup. Do you want to proceed?

Since you are performing a restore, and not a backup, this message is confusing.

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RESOLUTION

This warning does not affect the operation of Configuration Backup. To get past the warning, click OK.

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STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Microsoft Windows 95. We are researching this problem and will post new information here in the Microsoft Knowledge Base as it becomes available.

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MORE INFORMATION

For additional information about the Configuration Backup tool, please see the following article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

135120 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/135120/EN-US/ ) Configuration Backup Tool for Backing Up the Registry

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APPLIES TO

Microsoft Windows 95

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KB135121

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