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Q: Whenever I try to use the Restore from Backup function to restore from my floppy disk backup, I get an error like "Error restoring database backup". What's happening to the backups?
A: This error can be caused by inserting the #1 disk of a multi-disk backup first, instead of the last one. If it takes more than one floppy disk to do a backup, you need to start the restore using the last disk of the set rather than the first one. After the restore starts, it will ask you for the other disk(s) when it needs them.
Of course you can also get this error if there's a problem with the disk itself, or the drive. We recommend that you do a "test" restore from your backup immediately after you make the backup, and do this at least once per week. If it fails, then it won't hurt anything because it won't load a damaged backup. If it succeeds, then you've increased your peace of mind.