BUG: SQL Server Setup Does Not Allow Installation to Drives Y or Z (171912)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft SQL Server 6.0
  • Microsoft SQL Server 6.5
This article was previously published under Q171912
BUG #: 15721 (6.0); 17102 (6.5)

SYMPTOMS

SQL Server Setup does not show drives Y or Z as possible installation locations.

WORKAROUND

To work around this problem, rename the drive letter to a letter other than Y or Z.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in SQL Server 6.0 and 6.5.

MORE INFORMATION

This problem affects an original installation of SQL Server, an upgrade of SQL Server, and a Rebuild Master through SQL Server Setup.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:10/17/2003
Keywords:kbBug kbpending kbsetup KB171912
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