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BA1212: The media is write protected

End of life

BackupAssist v8 and later don't use NTBackup. This article applies to BackupAssist v7 and earlier, which reached end of life on 30 September 2016 and no longer receive technical support. See Software end of life.

Error code Product Applies to
BA1212 BackupAssist BackupAssist

Description

The media is write protected-NTBackup Log:The requested media is write-protected.

Resolution

Turn off the write protection on the tape.

Last updated Created Further assistance
19th Mar 2015 16th Mar 2007 BackupAssist Support page