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MS-DOS External Commands

The MSBACKUP Command

Description:

Backs up or restores one or more files.(Microsoft Backup Copyright 1993 by Symantec Corporation.)

Command Syntax:

MSBACKUP [setup_file] [/BW | /LCD | /MDA]

Explanation of Syntax.

[setup_file] specifies the setup file that defines files to back up and the type of backup.
[/BW] starts MSBACKUP using a black and white color scheme. [/LCD] starts MSBACKUP using a video mode compatible with LCD displays.
[/MDA]starts MSBACKUP using a monochrome display adapter.

Note: MSBACKUP program files must be located on your hard disk. You cannot start MSBACKUP from a floppy disk.

Command Use:

This command can be used at the command prompt and in batch files.