Deactivate Automount in Windows Proxy

When using HotAdd transport from a Windows proxy, it can make unwanted changes to HotAdded volumes. To prevent this, backup vendors and customers should deactivate Windows automount on the backup proxy.

To deactivate Windows automount:

Procedure

1. Start DiskPart.

   C:\> diskpart

2. Deactivate automounting.

   DISKPART> automount disable

3. Prevent any previously mounted volumes from being re-mounted the next time.

   DISKPART> automount scrub

4. Exit DiskPart.

   DISKPART> exit