Error Message: SU991010: Setup Was Unable to Continue (250683)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition
This article was previously published under Q250683

SYMPTOMS

When you are installing Windows 98 Second Edition, you may receive the following error after you see the "Setup is preparing the Windows Setup wizard" message:
SU991010

Setup was unable to continue. Quit running setup and try running the install from DOS. 0X3F2

CAUSE

This error message indicates an error reading the hard disk (a locked disk). You may be running antivirus software or a disk utility that does not allow write access to the hard disk.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this issue, disable your antivirus or disk utility program, boot your computer with the Windows Startup disk, and then run Setup again.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:2/22/2000
Keywords:kberrmsg kbprb kbsetup KB250683
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