Temporary Setup Files Cannot Be on Software Fault Tolerance Set of Drives (227356)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Server
  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server
  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional
  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Datacenter Server
This article was previously published under Q227356

SYMPTOMS

During the installation of Windows 2000, you may receive the following error message:
The drive you specified (X:) is not suitable for holding temporary Setup files.

CAUSE

Windows 2000 displays this error message if you specify a drive letter that uses software fault tolerance, such as a stripe set or mirror.

RESOLUTION

Specify a local drive that is not part of a software fault tolerance set.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed at the beginning of this article.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:11/21/2003
Keywords:kbbug kberrmsg kbsetup KB227356
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