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Q135971: Cannot Compress Incorrectly Configured Drive with DriveSpace

Article: Q135971
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 95.x Retail Product
Version(s): 
Operating System(s): 
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Last Modified: 18-DEC-2000

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows 95 
- Microsoft Plus! for Windows 95 
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SYMPTOMS
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When you try to compress a drive with DriveSpace, you may receive the following
error message:

  DriveSpace cannot write to the C:\DRVSPACE.000 file. Drive C is probably
  full. Or, it might be write-protected or damaged. Move or delete unwanted
  files, remove any write-protection, or try running ScanDisk.

  ID Number: DRVSPACE049"

When you click OK, you receive the following error message:

  Windows cannot examine drive H. You should check the drive for errors using
  ScanDisk.

  ID Number: DRVSPACE043"

After you click OK, you receive the following message:

  Cannot read C:\DRVINI.TMP.

  ID Number: DRVSPACE048"

If you run ScanDisk, it does not find any errors.

CAUSE
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This problem can occur if the drive is configured incorrectly in the computer's
CMOS settings.

RESOLUTION
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To correct this problem, configure the drive correctly in the computer's CMOS
settings. Possible changes include:

- Changing the hard disk type to the correct value below 1024.

- Enabling logical block addressing (LBA).

WARNING: Changing CMOS settings for the hard disk can cause data loss. Make sure
that you know the correct settings before you make any changes.

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Technology        : kbWin95search kbGamesSearch kbPlusSearch kbZNotKeyword3 kbPlus95

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