Tape Devices Tool Cannot Find Location for Floppy Tape Driver (142688)
The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0
- Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0
This article was previously published under Q142688 SYMPTOMS
When you attempt to install a Conner or CMS floppy based tape driver from
the \Drvlib directory on the Windows NT 4.0 compact disc, you may be
prompted with a dialog that states the incorrect disk is being used and a
prompt to enter the path to the driver disk.
WORKAROUND
Do one of the following to work around this problem:
Install these drivers over the network from the \Drvlib directory. The
installation functions properly when using the tape devices tool.
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Copy the \Drvlib\Storage\Fenb\Conner or \Drvlib\Storage\Fenb\Cms to a
temporary directory on your hard disk and then install the drivers with the
tape devices tool from the temporary directory.
STATUS
The third-party products discussed here are manufactured by vendors
independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise,
regarding these products' performance or reliability.
Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Windows NT version 4.0. A
fix to this problem is in development, but has not been regression-tested
and may be destabilizing in production environments. Microsoft does not
recommend implementing this fix at this time. Contact Microsoft Product
Support Services for more information on the availability of this fix.
| Modification Type: | Major | Last Reviewed: | 8/8/2001 |
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| Keywords: | kbsetup KB142688 |
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