Err Msg: The Microsoft Windows 32-Bit Disk Driver (WDCTRL)... (84937)
The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Windows 3.1
- Microsoft Windows 3.11
This article was previously published under Q84937 SYMPTOMS
If you run Windows version 3.1 in 386 enhanced mode with the 32-bit
disk access feature enabled, the following error message may appear:
The Microsoft Windows 32-bit disk driver (WDCTRL) will not be
loaded because WDCTRLDISABLE=Y is set in this machine's
environment. Remove this environment string and the 32-bit disk
driver will load normally.
To continue starting Windows without using the 32-bit disk
driver, press any key.
CAUSE
This error message occurs when there is an environment variable called
WDCTRLDISABLE being set at the MS-DOS level before Windows is started.
RESOLUTION
To correct this problem, use the MS-DOS SET command to check for the
existence of WDCTRLDISABLE, and if it exists, type the following at the
MS-DOS command prompt to clear it:
If necessary, edit the AUTOEXEC.BAT file in a text editor such as
Notepad or the MS-DOS Editor to remove the WDCTRLDISABLE=Y setting.
Modification Type: | Major | Last Reviewed: | 10/10/2003 |
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Keywords: | KB84937 |
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