Article: Q76846
Product(s): Microsoft Disk Operating System
Version(s): MS-DOS:5.0
Operating System(s):
Keyword(s):
Last Modified: 23-NOV-1999
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The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft MS-DOS operating system version 5.0
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SYMPTOMS
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The CHKDSK *.* command, when executed on 3.5-inch 1.44 MB media containing a
zero-byte file, stops (hangs) the system.
WORKAROUND
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Deleting the zero-length file from the disk allows CHKDSK to run properly.
STATUS
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Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem with MS-DOS version 5.0. We are
researching this problem and and will post new information here as it becomes
available.
Additional query words: 5.00
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Keywords :
Technology : kbMSDOSSearch kbMSDOS500
Version : MS-DOS:5.0
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