MS-DOS Err Msg: DoubleSpace Cannot Defragment Because... (90564)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft MS-DOS operating system 6.0
  • Microsoft MS-DOS operating system 6.2
This article was previously published under Q90564

SYMPTOMS

If you are running a screen-saver program when you attempt to install DoubleSpace from MS-DOS 6 or 6.2 Upgrade, you may receive the following error message:
DoubleSpace cannot defragment C because of an unknown error

WORKAROUND

To work around this problem, remove the screen-saver from your CONFIG.SYS or AUTOEXEC.BAT file, restart your computer and install DoubleSpace. After DoubleSpace is successfully installed, you can add the screen-saver to your CONFIG.SYS or AUTOEXEC.BAT file.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:10/10/2003
Keywords:KB90564
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