Article: Q165710
Product(s): Microsoft Windows NT
Version(s): WinNT:3.5,3.51,4.0
Operating System(s):
Keyword(s): kbenv kberrmsg kbsetup
Last Modified: 09-AUG-2001
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The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Windows NT Workstation versions 3.5, 3.51, 4.0
- Microsoft Windows NT Server versions 3.5, 3.51, 4.0
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SYMPTOMS
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When you use the Create Repair Disk option of the Repair Disk Utility you can
receive the following error:
An unknown error has occurred reading from or writing to the disk.
The disk is possibly unusable.
CAUSE
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This error can be caused by having the disk drive in use and locked by a command
prompt, Windows NT Explorer, Windows NT File Manager, or a file Save/Open dialog
box. When the disk drive is locked, the Repair Disk utility cannot format the
disk.
RESOLUTION
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Close the window that has the floppy drive locked.
Additional query words: diskette fail doesn't work unexpected
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Keywords : kbenv kberrmsg kbsetup
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Version : WinNT:3.5,3.51,4.0
Hardware : x86
Issue type : kbprb
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