A Backup Job Fails In Windows Server 2003
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When you use the Backup tool (NTBackup.exe) to perform a backup in Microsoft Windows Server 2003, the backup job fails. You may receive the following error message:
The device reported an error on a request to write data to media.
Error reported: Invalid command. There may be a hardware or media problem.
Please check the system event log for relevant failures.
Additionally, the media name for the backup may change to an integer value. If you try to restore the backup, the restore operation may fail.
CAUSE
This issue may occur if the Removable Storage service is stopped and then restarted during the backup job.
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