SUBST Fails on Removable Media (117390)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows 95
This article was previously published under Q117390

SYMPTOMS

When you use the SUBST command on a removable drive, you do not have access to the substituted drive in Windows 95 (not even at an MS-DOS prompt within Windows 95).

CAUSE

The SUBST command fails in real mode and protected mode when used on removable media controlled by non-INT13h controllers.

STATUS

The SUBST command is not supported on drives that are controlled by non- INT13h controllers. You do have access to the removable drive, but you do not have access to the substituted drive.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:12/17/2000
Keywords:KB117390
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