Re: Problems with Removable Storage

"Srinivasan" wrote:

> Thank you very much for the help that you gave me. It solved my problem
> totally. I've done everything that you said and also deleted the contents of
> the %SystemRoot%\system32\ntmsdata folder while in safe mode after stopping
> the removable storage service.
> Then, now when I'm logged back under normal mode, I don't get any errors and
> also am able to backup and restore files using the Backup Utility.
> Thank you very much!!!
> --
> from,
> Srinivasan S.R.,
> Bangalore, India
>
>
> "Poprivet" wrote:
>
> > Srinivasan wrote:
> > > I played with Removable Storage on Computer Management. Although I do
> > > have access to the system as administrator, I somehow seem to have
> > > blocked Removable Storage service access to all users including me.
> > > I am able to use Removable storage but I do get error messages such as
> > > "Backup Utility cannot connect to Removable Storage service. This
> > > service is required for use of tape drives and other backup devices.
> > > Please exit and start the Removable Storage srevice using System
> > > services function of the Management Console". I have done that and
> > > tried System Restore too but all attempts are in vain.
> > > I tried using Safe Mode to log in as Administrator and remove this
> > > problem but since that service can't be started in Safe Mode, even
> > > that option is gone.
> > > My final option is to use System Recovery which puts the system back
> > > to factory settings.If there is an alternative via which I can repair
> > > this problem, please let me know.
> >
> > Remove and reinstall the Removable Storage device. Software AND hardware.
> > Once removed, let XP redetect the hardware and reinstall the software.
> >
> > HTH
> > Pop`
> >
> >
> >