Fixing a corrupted file
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:
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copy running-config startup-configThe 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 Thanks!
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February 25, 2008 9:42 PM
UPDATED:
February 27, 2008 4:56 AM
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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
<pre>show run</pre>
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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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.