How do I use NT Backup to erase a tape?

A. When NT Backup starts and you insert a tape, NT Backup scans the device. If the program finds an error, you’ll see one of the following messages.

You won’t be able to perform any actions on the tape, including erasing it. You can use the /nopoll parameter to force NT Backup to not check a tape when you insert it. Enter

ntbackup /nopoll

You can then use NT Backup to erase a tape.

If you have multiple tape drives, you might want to use the /tape:n parameter to instruct NT Backup to ignore a tape drive.

After you erase the tape, you need to exit NT Backup. Then, restart NT Backup, without using the /nopoll parameter, to use the tape.