Tape backup

[Rob]

I've put in an IDE tape backup (seagate STT 20000A). The
software that comes with the tape drive says that the
tape drive is good and working, XP also says that it is
persent, but I can not figure out how to save or backup
data to it. It is not listed as a drive and the software
that comes with it is for testing only. Is there a way to
assign a drive letter to the tape drive or is there
software out there that would help me backup my data?

 

[Nestor Cabrera]

You need to use special software to be able to backup data
to tape. Luckily, Windows XP already comes equipped with a
very capable backup solution. See here:

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/using/howto/gettings
tarted/guide/backup.asp