Windows and WFW File Manager Problems Under Windows NT (102769)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows NT Server 3.1
  • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 3.1
  • Microsoft Windows NT Advanced Server 3.1
This article was previously published under Q102769

SYMPTOMS

When you run Windows version 3.1 File Manager or Windows for Workgroups (WFWG) version 3.1 File Manager under Windows NT, you receive the following error message:
16 bit Windows Subsystem
File Manager
An application has attempted to directly access the hard disk,
which cannot be supported.
If you choose Close, the 16-bit version of File Manager causes a general protection (GP) fault. If you choose Ignore, File Manager runs normally.

CAUSE

Windows 3.1 File Manager and Windows for Workgroups 3.1 File Manager attempt to directly access the hardware. This is not supported under Windows NT.

RESOLUTION

To work around this problem, choose Ignore instead of Close.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:11/20/2003
Keywords:kbinterop KB102769
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