ZEOS OEM Windows 3.1 Causes Error on Network Install (84942)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows 3.1
  • Microsoft Windows 3.11
This article was previously published under Q84942

SYMPTOMS

During a network installation (SETUP /A) of the ZEOS OEM version of Windows 3.1, the following error message may appear:
Setup is unable to copy file X:\...\MOUSE.DRV

This file already exists in the destination directory and is marked as read-only. You must remove the read-only attributes from all the files in your Windows directory in order to successfully complete Windows Setup.

CAUSE

This error is generated because ZEOS puts a second, uncompressed, mouse driver (MOUSE.DRV) on Disk 2 of the Windows 3.1 setup disks. Since Setup marks these files as read-only, it is unable to copy the second mouse driver file (MOUSE.DRV). ZEOS puts a second instance of the mouse driver on Disk 2 to allow it to be copied without having to use the Expand utility.

RESOLUTION

To correct this problem, delete or rename either MOUSE.DRV or MOUSE.DR_. They are the same file, except the MOUSE.DR_ file is compressed.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:10/10/2003
Keywords:KB84942
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