Q112617: WFWG 3.11 Err Msg: Write Timeout on Drive C:

Article: Q112617
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 3.x Retail Product
Version(s): WINDOWS:3.11
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Last Modified: 03-NOV-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 use the Adaptec SCSI controller 1542C with Windows for Workgroups 3.11,
choosing the MS-DOS Prompt may result in the following error message:

  Write timeout on drive C:

You may also be unable to share files on your machine.

RESOLUTION
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To correct this problem, Adaptec Technical Support suggests setting the
TimerCriticalSection variable in the [386Enh] section of the SYSTEM.INI file to
zero:

     [386Enh]
     TimerCriticalSection=0

MORE INFORMATION
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Additional query words: 3.11 hangs crash hung

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

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