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(2.0) RSM service fails to start or Backup can't connect to it, a Damaged RSM Database


Product

 

Platform

 

Intel

Operating system

 


Error

 


Symptoms

 

When you try to start the Removable Storage service, the service may stop responding (hang). Also, when you try to use the Windows 2000 Backup tool to restore a working Removable Storage Manager (RSM) database, you may receive the following error message and you may only receive the option to restore from a file:

Backup cannot connect to the Removable Storage service.

This service is required for use of tape drives and other backup devices.

You may also receive the following error message when you try to use the Removable Storage snap-in:

REMOVABLE STORAGE

Server Execution failed.

Or, you may receive the following error message:

The removable storage database failed to load. Check the event log.


Cause

  This issue can occur if either of the following conditions exist:

1) The DelayStart value in the registry is not set to a sufficient value.

2) The Removable Storage database is damaged.


Solution

 

See "RSM" in the the Related Links section, below, for the Microsoft Tech Note.

Permanent fix:


See also

 

Problems with a Damaged Removable Storage Manager Database (Microsoft article)


Keywords

 

archiver - RSM, backup


Technical contact(s)
 

Amy Chan

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Amy Chan

Date submitted
 


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