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Q117390: SUBST Fails on Removable Media

Article: Q117390
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 95.x Retail Product
Version(s): 
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Last Modified: 17-DEC-2000

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows 95 
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SYMPTOMS
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When you use the SUBST command on a removable drive, you do not have access to
the substituted drive in Windows 95 (not even at an MS-DOS prompt within Windows
95).

CAUSE
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The SUBST command fails in real mode and protected mode when used on removable
media controlled by non-INT13h controllers.

STATUS
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The SUBST command is not supported on drives that are controlled by non- INT13h
controllers. You do have access to the removable drive, but you do not have
access to the substituted drive.

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Technology        : kbWin95search kbZNotKeyword3

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