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BA2508: Drive image cannot start because Iomega REV system software is installed

Error code Product Applies to
BA2508 BackupAssist BackupAssist v4.2 and later

Description

The Iomega REV system drive software is incompatible with the Windows block level backup service, and needs to be uninstalled.

Once uninstalled, the backups will work automatically.

Resolution

Uninstall the Iomega REV system software and drivers.

Once done, you may also need to reformat your REV disks using the default UDF format option. To do this, go into Windows Explorer, select your drive and right click and select "Format". Choosing the default options should work.

Last updated Created Further assistance
16th Sep 2008 31st Aug 2008 BackupAssist Support page