Langmeier Backup 9.1: Update #172 fixes security vulnerability

Langmeier Backup 9.1.172 fixes problems with magnetic tape support. You can download the update here.

Fixed an error when writing to magnetic tapes.

Problem: Version 9.1.159 of Langmeier Backup contained a bug where the folder structure was written to the beginning of the tape. This made the data partition on the magnetic tape unusable. Earlier versions of Langmeier Backup (including version 9.1.133 and lower) are not affected. Tapes written with Langmeier Backup 9.1.159 are therefore not readable. During the data backup, the error message "Verification failed" appears for each backed up file if the verification of the data backup has been activated.

Solution: If you are using Langmeier Backup 9.1.159 (Business, Server or V-flex) to back up to a magnetic tape drive, update your Langmeier Backup copy to version 9.1.172 now. If you have not yet activated the data backup check, press the F4 key in the Langmeier Backup main window and activate the "Check data backup" option in the "After backup" area of the "Settings for the current job" window that now appears. This increases the security of your data backup.

HP Ultrium LTO and compatible drives are supported.

Problem: In older versions of Langmeier Backup (up to and including version 9.0.133) the error message "This is not a tape created with Langmeier Backup" may appear because the positioning of the read/write head with the REWIND command is not possible. If this is the case, Langmeier Backup must use a different method for positioning the read/write head. We have experienced this problem with HP Ultrium LTO drives.

Solution: To read tapes written by Langmeier Backup 9 or lower on an HP Ultrium LTO drive, or another tape drive that does not support the REWIND command, you need to update Langmeier Backup to version 9.1.172.

Free update: Users of Langmeier Backup 9 and 9.1 receive the update free of charge. Customers with active maintenance contracts will also receive the update free of charge.

Download the update here:
Http://www.langmeier-software.com/download/langmeier_backup_de.exe