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Q100373: BootSafe Warning with DoubleSpace: Partition / Boot Sector…

Article: Q100373
Product(s): Microsoft Disk Operating System
Version(s): MS-DOS:6.0,6.2,6.22
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 19-NOV-1999

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft MS-DOS operating system versions 6.0, 6.2, 6.22 
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This information applies to both Microsoft DoubleSpace and Microsoft
DriveSpace. For MS-DOS 6.22, use DRVSPACE in place of DBLSPACE for commands
and filenames.

SYMPTOMS
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Central Point Software (CPS) BootSafe reports the following error message after
you install MS-DOS 6 or 6.2, or when you resize your DoubleSpace- compressed
drive:

  W A R N I N G

  Partition / Boot Sector was Modified

CAUSE
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This situation occurs because the BIOS parameter block (BPB) is rewritten when
you install MS-DOS and when you resize a DoubleSpace-compressed drive.

BootSafe stores BPB information in a hidden-system file called BOOT.CPS. When
BootSafe sees the BPB has changed, it displays the above error message.

WORKAROUND
==========

To work around the situation, choose Update when you receive the warning message
from BootSafe.

MORE INFORMATION
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BootSafe is manufactured by Central Point Software, a vendor independent of
Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding this product's
performance or reliability.

Additional query words: 6.00 6.20 bootsave 1.3 boot safe save 3rdparty double space dblspace

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Keywords          :  
Technology        : kbMSDOSSearch kbMSDOS622 kbMSDOS620 kbMSDOS600
Version           : MS-DOS:6.0,6.2,6.22

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