"Delayed Write Failed" error may occur after you save a file in Windows XP (842520)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows XP Professional
  • Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition

SYMPTOMS

After you save a file to media, such as Compact Flash, Memory Stick, SmartMedia, or Secure Digital memory devices, on a Microsoft Windows XP-based computer, you may receive the following error message:
Delayed Write Failed
The message may not appear immediately after you save the file, and the file may not be saved.

CAUSE

This problem may occur if all the following conditions are true:
  • You save the file to an Advanced Technology Attachment (ATA) media device that is write-protected or read-only.
  • Your computer is using a CardBus controller that does not support the Removable Device Notifications feature set.
This problem is known to occur with certain Texas Instruments CardBus controllers.

The following CardBus controller chipsets are known to be affected by this issue:
  • Texas Instruments PCI1620
  • Texas Instruments PCI7410
  • Texas Instruments PCI7610

RESOLUTION

A supported hotfix is now available from Microsoft, but it is only intended to correct the problem that is described in this article. Only apply it to systems that are experiencing this specific problem. This hotfix may receive additional testing. Therefore, if you are not severely affected by this problem, we recommend that you wait for the next Windows XP service pack that contains this hotfix.

To resolve this problem immediately, contact Microsoft Product Support Services to obtain the hotfix. For a complete list of Microsoft Product Support Services telephone numbers and information about support costs, visit the following Microsoft Web site:

http://support.microsoft.com/contactus/?ws=support

Note In special cases, charges that are ordinarily incurred for support calls may be canceled if a Microsoft Support Professional determines that a specific update will resolve your problem. The usual support costs will apply to additional support questions and issues that do not qualify for the specific update in question.

The English version of this hotfix has the file attributes (or later) that are listed in the following table. The dates and times for these files are listed in coordinated universal time (UTC). When you view the file information, it is converted to local time. To find the difference between UTC and local time, use the Time Zone tab in the Date and Time tool in Control Panel.
   Date         Time   Version            Size    File name   SP level
   -------------------------------------------------------------------
   09-Aug-2004  21:17  5.1.2600.1581      89,600  Atapi.sys   SP1QFE       
   09-Aug-2004  22:40  5.1.2600.2505      95,616  Atapi.sys   SP2QFE

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed in the "Applies to" section.

MORE INFORMATION

For additional information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

824684 Description of the standard terminology that is used to describe Microsoft software updates



The third-party products that this article discusses 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:MinorLast Reviewed:6/2/2006
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