Norton SID Changer 5.1 Cannot Access Windows 2000 on FAT32 Partition (226055)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Server
  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional

This article was previously published under Q226055

SYMPTOMS

After a Ghost image installation of Windows 2000 on a partition using the FAT32 file system is performed, Norton GhostWalker SID Changer 5.1 cannot gain access to the Windows 2000 installation. GhostWalker SID Changer 5.1 generates the following error message:
ERROR: No bootable NT installations detected on this machine

CAUSE

Norton GhostWalker SID Changer 5.1 was designed to support Microsoft Windows NT 4.0. Because Windows NT 4.0 does not support the FAT32 file system, Norton GhostWalker SID Changer 5.1 does not support FAT32.

MORE INFORMATION

The GhostWalker SID Changer 5.1 program is used after a Ghost image is copied to the computer, but before logging in. Its function is to change the computer name and System Identification (SID) before joining a domain to avoid conflicts with the computer that provided the clone image.

The third-party products that are discussed in this article are manufactured by companies that are independent of Microsoft. Microsoft makes no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding the performance or reliability of these products.

Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:11/3/2003
Keywords:kb3rdparty kbenv kberrmsg kbprb KB226055