This article describes the requirements for Microsoft Backup.

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Backup is not installed by default in Windows 98. If Backup is installed in Microsoft Windows 95 before you install Windows 98, Backup is upgraded to the Windows 98 version.

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Manual Installation

To manually install Backup, use the following steps:

1.	Click Start, point to Settings, click Control Panel, and then double- click Add/Remove Programs.
2.	On the Windows Setup tab, double-click System Tools.
3.	Click the Backup check box to select it, click OK, and then click OK.

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System Requirements

To use Backup, your computer must have a hard disk with at least 4.9 megabytes (MB) of free disk space. Microsoft also recommends that you have a Microsoft or 100-percent-compatible mouse connected to your computer.

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Supported Backup Media

For a complete list of supported backup devices, click About Microsoft Backup on the Help menu in the Backup program, and then click the Seagate Web address.

•	QIC-80, 80 Wide, 3010, 3010 Wide, 3020, 3020 Wide tapes
•	TR1, TR2, TR3, TR4 tapes
•	DAT (DDS1 and DDS2) tapes
•	DC 6000
•	8 millimeter tapes
•	Removable media (floppy disks, Jaz disks, or SyQuest cartridges)

NOTE: QIC-40 backup devices are no longer supported by Backup in Windows 98.

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