WFWG 3.11 Err Msg: Write Timeout on Drive C (112617)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows for Workgroups 3.11
This article was previously published under Q112617

SYMPTOMS

If you use the Adaptec SCSI controller 1542C with Windows for Workgroups 3.11, choosing the MS-DOS Prompt may result in the following error message:
Write timeout on drive C:
You may also be unable to share files on your machine.

RESOLUTION

To correct this problem, Adaptec Technical Support suggests setting the TimerCriticalSection variable in the [386Enh] section of the SYSTEM.INI file to zero: 
   [386Enh]
   TimerCriticalSection=0

MORE INFORMATION

Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:11/3/1999
Keywords:KB112617
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