Apple Tape Backup 40SC: Won‘t Back Up Busy Files (9/95)


Can files that are in use still be backed up by my 40SC Tape Back-up?

A file that is in use, whether it is an application you are using, or an open file you are editing/viewing, is marked by the system software as being "busy" and therefore can NOT be backed up by the 40SC Tape Back-up.

To back up these files or applications, close the file and quit the application before running the back-up program.

In addition, the System file, Finder, and other like files in the System Folder on your start-up volume are marked as "busy". To back up system software, you need to start up from a different volume before running the 40SC Tape Back-up application.


Article Change History:
20 Sep 1995 - Reformatted to meet current standards.
07 Apr 1988 - Reviewed for technical accuracy.

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Published Date: Feb 18, 2012