WFWG: MS-DOS Applications May Return FCB UNAVAILABLE Error (95877)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows for Workgroups 3.1
This article was previously published under Q95877

SYMPTOMS

When running some earlier MS-DOS-based applications with Windows for Workgroups running in enhanced mode and from a remote network drive, you may receive the following error message:
FCB UNAVAILABLE
Abort, Fail?

WORKAROUND

To work around this error message, do either of the following:

  • Run the MS-DOS-based application from a local drive.

    -or-
  • Start the Real Mode Redirector by typing net start workstation at an MS-DOS command prompt. Run the application with Windows for Workgroups running in standard mode.

    -or-
  • Start the Full Redirector by typing net start full at an MS-DOS command prompt.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Windows for Workgroups version 3.1. This problem does not occur in later versions of the product.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:9/26/1999
Keywords:KB95877
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