Cannot Compress Incorrectly Configured Drive with DriveSpace (135971)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows 95
  • Microsoft Plus! for Windows 95
This article was previously published under Q135971

SYMPTOMS

When you try to compress a drive with DriveSpace, you may receive the following error message:
DriveSpace cannot write to the C:\DRVSPACE.000 file. Drive C is probably full. Or, it might be write-protected or damaged. Move or delete unwanted files, remove any write-protection, or try running ScanDisk.

ID Number: DRVSPACE049"
When you click OK, you receive the following error message:
Windows cannot examine drive H. You should check the drive for errors using ScanDisk.

ID Number: DRVSPACE043"


After you click OK, you receive the following message:
Cannot read C:\DRVINI.TMP.

ID Number: DRVSPACE048"
If you run ScanDisk, it does not find any errors.

CAUSE

This problem can occur if the drive is configured incorrectly in the computer's CMOS settings.

RESOLUTION

To correct this problem, configure the drive correctly in the computer's CMOS settings. Possible changes include:
  • Changing the hard disk type to the correct value below 1024.
  • Enabling logical block addressing (LBA).
WARNING: Changing CMOS settings for the hard disk can cause data loss. Make sure that you know the correct settings before you make any changes.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:12/18/2000
Keywords:KB135971
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