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  Asked: Feb 25 2008   9:42 PM GMT
  Asked by: NetworkingATE

Fixing a corrupted file


Routers, Networking, File, Config

I have a 2801 router, but the Nvram file is corrupted. When we try to copy the Running config is not working. The command I use is the following:

copy running-config startup-config


The error says it cannot save it. I don't know what's wrong. What should I do? Do I need to download the new IOS in the router? The version in the router now is 12.03

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Last Answered: Feb 26 2008  2:46 PM GMT  by Jonsjava




After talking to my Cisco guru, I have an answer for you. It may not be the answer you were looking for, though.

If you are wanting to do a backup of your running config, but are unable to save it, the simple way would be to do the following:

1. Open HyperTerminal (Accessories->Communication->Hyperterminal)

2. Name the connection whatever you like

3. Have it connect using TCP/IP(Winsock)

4. enter your routers information, connect, and login

5. click on Transfer in the menu (File, Edit, View, Call, TRANSFER, Help)->Capture Text

6. Give it the location and file you want to save your running config to

7. Click on Start

8. run the following command
show run


9. go to Transfer->Capture Text

10. Click on Stop

You now have a backup of your running config.

As for the corrupted Nvram, I'm sorry. I don't have an answer for you there.
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Jlees  |   Feb 27 2008  4:56AM GMT

If you’re wanting to do this, a “write mem” will do this on some IOS versions. Your’s may be one where copy running-connfig startupconfig was depreciated.