Q134531: Cannot Create Startup Disk During Setup w/Promise Controller

Article: Q134531
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 95.x Retail Product
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Last Modified: 17-DEC-2000

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows 95 
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SYMPTOMS
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When you are creating a Startup Disk during Windows 95 Setup, you may receive
the following error message:

  Disk Initialization Error
  Could not properly initialize the floppy disk that you inserted.
  Error: Disk sector was not found.
  Click OK to continue.

CAUSE
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This problem can occur if the floppy disk drive in your computer is connected to
a Promise IDE controller. The hardware detection portion of Setup does not
properly recognize floppy disk drives on a Promise IDE controller.

RESOLUTION
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Do not create a Startup Disk during Setup. Instead, create a Startup Disk after
Setup is finished by following these steps:

1. Click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.

2. Double-click the Add/Remove Programs icon.

3. Click the Startup Disk tab.

4. Click the Create Disk button.

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