4DOS Causes "Write Protected" Error When Disk Is Full (100940)
The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft MS-DOS operating system 6.0
- Microsoft MS-DOS operating system 6.2
- Microsoft MS-DOS operating system 6.22
This article was previously published under Q100940 SYMPTOMS
This information applies to both Microsoft DoubleSpace and Microsoft
DriveSpace. For MS-DOS 6.22, use DRVSPACE in place of DBLSPACE for commands
and filenames.
If you are using 4DOS for your command interpreter, you may receive
the "Write Protected" error message if your disk is full.
You may receive the "Write Protected" error when you use COPY, XCOPY,
Microsoft Backup, Microsoft Backup for Windows, and so forth.
CAUSE
This situation occurs because 4DOS incorrectly reports critical error
27h (Disk Full) as a write-protect error.
RESOLUTION
To correct this problem, obtain an updated version of 4DOS from JP
Software.
4DOS is manufactured by JP Software, a vendor independent of
Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding this
product's performance or reliability.
| Modification Type: | Major | Last Reviewed: | 11/23/1999 |
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| Keywords: | KB100940 |
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