Q107598: WFWG Err Msg: Warning: A Serious Disk Error Has Occurred…

Article: Q107598
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 3.x Retail Product
Version(s): WINDOWS:3.11
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 10-OCT-1999

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows for Workgroups version 3.11 
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SYMPTOMS
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In Microsoft Windows for Workgroups, you may encounter the following error
message:

  WARNING: A serious disk error has occurred while reading from/writing to your
  hard disk. Some data may have been corrupted. Your system has been stopped to
  prevent additional data loss. Call product support for assistance.

CAUSE
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This error may be caused by a corrupted BLOCKDEV driver or 32-bit disk access
driver in your SYSTEM.INI file.

RESOLUTION
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To correct this problem, do the following:

1. Disable 32-Bit Disk Access.

2. Reinstall Windows for Workgroups 3.11.

Additional query words: 3.11 fastdisk vfat pss error

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Keywords          :  
Technology        : kbAudDeveloper kbWFWSearch kbWFW311
Version           : WINDOWS:3.11

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