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Q92782: WFWG Setup Prompts for Disk with Nonexistent Drive Letter

Article: Q92782
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 3.x Retail Product
Version(s): WINDOWS:3.1
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 31-OCT-1999

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows for Workgroups version 3.1 
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SYMPTOMS
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Microsoft Windows for Workgroups Setup may prompt you for a nonexistent drive if
you are upgrading a Microsoft Windows 3.1 installation with a Sigma video
driver. To successfully upgrade Windows 3.1, change the drive to a valid drive
letter and continue the installation.

STATUS
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Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Windows for Workgroups version
3.1. We are researching this problem and will post new information here as it
becomes available.

Additional query words: 3.10 wfwfest

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Keywords          :  
Technology        : kbAudDeveloper kbWFWSearch kbWFW310
Version           : WINDOWS:3.1

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