PRB: Err Msg. Unable to Create The Directory \C (151563)


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 Q151563

SYMPTOMS

During an unattended setup of Windows NT using a text file created with the Windows NT 4.0 Resource Kit utility Windows NT Setup Manager, the following error message may appear:
Unable to create the directory \C:

CAUSE

This problem occurs if you specify a drive letter in the installation path (for example, C:\Winnt).

RESOLUTION

To resolve this problem, do not include a drive letter in the installation path. Only include the folder name (for example, Winnt).
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:8/8/2001
Keywords:kberrmsg kbprb kbSBK kbsetup KB151563
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