Windows NT Can't Find Virtual-Memory Paging File (102514)
The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Windows NT Server 3.1
- Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 3.1
This article was previously published under Q102514 SYMPTOMS
Upon boot up, Windows NT could not find a virtual-memory paging file
(swap file) defined and opened the System dialog box in Control Panel
to have you define one.
CAUSE
Setup was run on a COMPAQ-LTE portable hooked up to a docking station.
When setup was done, the portable was removed from the docking station
and Windows NT was booted.
Since the portable was part of the docking station, Setup chose the
docking station's drive as a valid location for the paging file.
(During Express Setup, this decision is made automatically, without
user input.) When the portable was removed from the docking station,
the drive disappeared and the paging file entry became invalid.
WORKAROUND
Either choose Custom Setup and specify the paging file drive to be a
drive on the portable, or use the System icon in Control Panel to
correct the problem.
| Modification Type: | Major | Last Reviewed: | 11/3/2003 |
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| Keywords: | kbsetup KB102514 |
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