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When you start the Microsoft Backup tool in Windows 98, you may receive the following error message:

After Microsoft Backup starts, you may receive the following error message:

Also, backup devices in your computer may not work correctly, and running the Add New Hardware wizard may not correctly detect your backup device or devices.

This issue can occur if Seagate Direct Tape Access version 2.0 or 3.0 is installed on your computer.

To work around this issue, uninstall Seagate Direct Tape Access version 2.0 or 3.0, or uninstall Microsoft Backup in Windows 98. For information about how to uninstall Seagate Direct Tape Access version 2.0 or 3.0, see the documentation included with Direct Tape Access, or contact Seagate. To uninstall Microsoft Backup in Windows 98, use the following steps:

1. Click Start, point to Settings, click Control Panel, and then double-click Add/Remove Programs.
2. Click the Windows Setup tab, click System Tools (the words, not the check box), click Details, click the Backup check box to clear it, and then click OK.
3. Follow the instructions on the screen to finish uninstalling Backup.

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