Article: Q146465
Product(s): Windows for Workgroups and Windows NT Networking Issues
Version(s): WINDOWS:95; winnt:3.51
Operating System(s):
Keyword(s):
Last Modified: 08-AUG-2001
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The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Windows NT Workstation version 3.51
- Microsoft Windows NT Server version 3.51
- Microsoft Windows 95
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SYMPTOMS
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When you attempt to install Windows NT 3.51 on a Windows 95 computer with the
"WINNT /B/W" (without quotes) command, the following error message appears:
Setup cannot run in a 386 Enhanced Mode Windows MS-DOS Command Prompt.
Exit Windows and run Setup again.
Setup cannot continue. Press ENTER to exit.
CAUSE
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This problem occurs if there is no space between the /B and /W switches for
WINNT.EXE.
RESOLUTION
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To correct this problem, type the following at the command line:
WINNT /B /W
MORE INFORMATION
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The /W switch allows WINNT.EXE to run in Windows 95. You can use this switch
with other WINNT.EXE switches. For example, if you want to create boot floppy
disks for CD-ROM or floppy-based Windows NT installation, you can type the
following at the command line:
WINNT /OX /W
"WINNT /W" allows you to install Windows NT from within Windows, bypassing the
drive locking and enhanced driver issues involved with a Microsoft Windows
install. Again, this bypasses many of the Windows NT install safety features and
is not recommended.
When you type "WINNT /?" (without the quotation marks) at the command line, the
/W switch is not listed. For more information on the /W switch, please see
SETUP.TXT on the Windows NT Server or Workstation 3.51 compact disc.
For more information, regarding the /w switch and Windows NT 4.0 please refer to
the following article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
Q147012 Activating /W Switch to Prevent Rebooting in WinNT
Additional query words: prodnt win95
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Keywords :
Technology : kbWinNTsearch kbWinNTWsearch kbWinNT351search kbWinNTW351search kbWinNTW351 kbWinNTSsearch kbWinNTS351 kbWinNTS351search kbWin95search kbZNotKeyword3
Version : WINDOWS:95; winnt:3.51
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