Cannot Access Floppy Disk with MS-DOS-Based Lotus 1-2-3 (105060)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft MS-DOS operating system 3.1
  • Microsoft MS-DOS operating system 3.2
  • Microsoft MS-DOS operating system 3.21
  • Microsoft MS-DOS operating system 3.3
  • Microsoft MS-DOS operating system 3.3a
  • Microsoft MS-DOS operating system 4.0
  • Microsoft MS-DOS operating system 4.01
  • Microsoft MS-DOS operating system 5.0
  • Microsoft MS-DOS operating system 5.0a
  • Microsoft MS-DOS operating system 6.0
  • Microsoft MS-DOS operating system 6.22

This article was previously published under Q105060

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.

MS-DOS-based versions of Lotus 1-2-3 versions 3.x may be unable to correctly access floppy disks when SHARE is loaded.

This problem does not occur with Windows-based versions of Lotus 1-2-3.

RESOLUTION

To work around this problem, do not run SHARE and Lotus 1-2-3 simultaneously when you need to access floppy disks.

For more information, contact Lotus.

MORE INFORMATION

Lotus 1-2-3 is manufactured by Lotus Development Corporation, a vendor independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding this product's performance or reliability.

Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:5/6/2003
Keywords:KB105060