Windows for Workgroups Fails If Installed on DoubleDisk (90211)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows for Workgroups 3.1
  • Microsoft Workgroup Connections 1.0
This article was previously published under Q90211

SYMPTOMS

If you attempt to use Windows for Workgroups or Workgroup Connections with Vertisoft System's DoubleDisk disk compression program, you receive bad or missing file error messages when you restart the computer after installation.

CAUSE

Windows for Workgroups and Workgroup Connections are not compatible with the DoubleDisk versions 1.x and 2.x.

WORKAROUND

There is no workaround at this time. You must install Windows for Workgroups on an uncompressed drive.

The DoubleDisk product included here is manufactured by Vertisoft Systems, Inc., a vendor independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding this product's performance or reliability.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:10/14/2003
Keywords:KB90211
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