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Q81681: Windows 3.1 32-Bit Disk Access Not Compatible with DISCTEC

Article: Q81681
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 95.x Retail Product
Version(s): WINDOWS:3.1,3.11
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 08-NOV-1999

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows versions 3.1, 3.11 
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SUMMARY
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Informal testing of Microsoft Windows 3.1 and 3.11 has found 32-Bit Disk Access
to be incompatible with the DISCTEC removable storage drive.

MORE INFORMATION
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DISCTEC makes a removable hard-disk drive based on the IDE drive interface.
These drives appear to be Western Digital compatible drives; however, because
the drive is removable, a device driver is required to monitor for media changes
and report to MS-DOS when new media is inserted. This system is not compatible
with 32-Bit Disk Access.

DISCTEC installs a DEVICE= line in the CONFIG.SYS file similar to the following:

     DEVICE=DISCTEC.SYS /0/1/2/B

For additional information, contact DISCTEC.

The DISCTEC product included here is manufactured by a vendor independent of
Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding this product's
performance or reliability.

Additional query words: fastdisk 3.10 fast disk 3rdparty 3.11 tech tec disktech

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Keywords          :  
Technology        : kbWin3xSearch kbZNotKeyword3 kbWin310 kbWin311
Version           : WINDOWS:3.1,3.11

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