Article: Q106276
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 3.x Retail Product
Version(s): WINDOWS:3.11
Operating System(s):
Keyword(s):
Last Modified: 06-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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If you enable 32-bit file access and you use the MS-DOS substitute command
(SUBST), one of the following symptoms occurs when you start your system:
- Your system stops responding (hangs) at a black screen after displaying the
Windows for Workgroups logo.
-or-
- You receive the following error message:
The 32-bit file system is incompatible with the SUBST utility. To use 32-bit
file access, do not use the SUBST utility before starting Windows for
Workgroups.
CAUSE
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The SUBST utility from MS-DOS allows you to substitute drive letters for
directory names. This method of redirection is incompatible with 32-bit file
access. When IFSMGR.386 detects SUBST, it prevents 32-bit file access from
loading to protect against data loss.
IMPORTANT: It is important to note that 32-bit file access is disabled for all
drives, not just the substituted drive.
RESOLUTION
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This error message is by design.
If you use 32-bit file access, you cannot use the SUBST command. To use the SUBST
command, you must first disable 32-bit file access.
Note that the following message is displayed if SUBST is used in an MS-DOS
virtual machine (VM) with 32-bit file access enabled:
Cannot SUBST a network drive
This error message appears regardless of whether you are using a stand- alone
machine or one on a network.
Additional query words: 3.11 vfat 32-bit blue screen
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Keywords :
Technology : kbAudDeveloper kbWFWSearch kbWFW311
Version : WINDOWS:3.11
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