Unhandled exception in the NTBackup Engine

Error code

Product

Applies to

BA100

BackupAssist

BackupAssist V4

Description

This error message indicates a general backup error.

The known causes of this issue is if Backup Exec (or other backup software that installs its own tape drivers) has uninstalled the Windows Tape Drivers, and prevented all other backup programs from functioning properly.

NTBackup is no longer supported, as outlined in our end of life policy.

Resolution

If this error was caused by installing Backup Exec (or other similar backup software), please uninstall Backup Exec. You will then need to reinstall the original Windows tape drivers - that most likely came with your tape drive.

Note: A reboot after uninstalling Backup Exec may be required to restore the ability to use the Windows tape drivers.

Note: From Version 4.1, BackupAssist will detect this error specifically and show a BA391 error in the backup report.

Last updated

Created

Further assistance

06th May 2008

16th Mar 2007

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