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Q127910: Windows NT version 3.5 Setup Requests Disk 4

Article: Q127910
Product(s): Microsoft Windows NT
Version(s): 3.50 3.51
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 08-AUG-2001

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows NT Workstation versions 3.5, 3.51 
- Microsoft Windows NT Server version 3.5 
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SYMPTOMS
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If you have three Windows NT Setup disks and a compact disc to upgrade or
install Windows NT version 3.5, you can boot your computer using the Windows NT
Setup Boot Disk. After Windows NT Setup Disk 3, the following message appears:

  Please insert the disk labeled
  Windows NT <type> Setup Disk #4

where <type> is Server or Workstation.

CAUSE
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This message appears when you are installing Windows NT version 3.5 (Windows NT
Server or Workstation) or version 3.51 (Windows NT Workstation only) using an
unsupported SCSI or CD-ROM device.

NOTE: Windows NT Server 3.51 is not available on floppy disks.

For more information on supported devices, see the Windows NT version 3.5
"Hardware Compatibility List" (HCL).

RESOLUTION
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If you are installing Windows NT version 3.5 or Windows NT Workstation 3.51 on
x86-based computers with a SCSI or CD-ROM device that is supported under MS-DOS,
refer to page 5 of the Windows NT Server or Workstation version 3.5 or Windows
NT Workstation 3.51 "Installation Guide".

Additional query words: prodnt four
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Keywords          :  
Technology        : kbWinNTsearch kbWinNTWsearch kbWinNT351search kbWinNT350search kbWinNTW350 kbWinNTW350search kbWinNTW351search kbWinNTW351 kbWinNTSsearch kbWinNTS350 kbWinNTS350search
Version           : 3.50 3.51

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