Article: Q105062
Product(s): Microsoft Disk Operating System
Version(s): MS-DOS:5.0,5.0a,6.0,6.2,6.21,6.22
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 versions 5.0, 5.0a, 6.0, 6.2, 6.21, 6.22
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SYMPTOMS
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You may receive the following error message when you try to install MS-DOS:
Unrecoverable Disk Error
Hard Disk is not readable.
CAUSE
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This problem occurs when the DiskStor DISCTEC.SYS removable device driver is
loaded in memory.
RESOLUTION
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To work around this problem:
1. Edit your CONFIG.SYS file to remark out (REM) the command for DISCTEC.SYS.
2. Restart your computer.
3. Install MS-DOS.
4. Edit your CONFIG.SYS file and add the "DISCTEC.SYS" (without the quotation
marks) command.
5. Restart your computer.
Additional query words: 6.22 6.20 stepup Upgrade Step-Up
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Keywords :
Technology : kbMSDOSSearch kbMSDOS621 kbMSDOS622 kbMSDOS620 kbMSDOS600 kbMSDOS500 kbMSDOS500a
Version : MS-DOS:5.0,5.0a,6.0,6.2,6.21,6.22
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