how do I open a .qic file in Windows XP?

George · Oct 31, 2003

I have a .qic backup file from Windows 98. How do I open
it in Windows XP?

Chris Lanier · Oct 31, 2003

You can't. Restoring a backup from Windows 98 is not supported.

Carey Frisch [MVP] · Oct 31, 2003

Cannot Restore Backups That You Create in Windows 95, Windows 98,
or Windows Me with the Windows XP Ntbackup Tool
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;305381

You may have success restoring Win 9X backups (.qic files)
with Stomp BackupMYPC (formerly Veritas Backup Exec),

There's a 30 day free trial, so try it out!

http://www.stompinc.com/trial/index.phtml

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