Article: Q114264
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 3.x Retail Product
Version(s): WINDOWS:3.11
Operating System(s):
Keyword(s):
Last Modified: 23-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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When you use Windows for Workgroups 3.11 with 32-bit file access enabled, the
Windows-based utilities in Central Point Software PC Tools for Windows (such as
Undelete and Optimize) fail, and the following error is generated:
Exit Windows and run the MS-DOS version of this utility. Interrupt 26 (Direct
sector write) blocked to preserve volume integrity.
CAUSE
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This problem occurs when 32-bit file access is enabled and you run any
application or utility that calls interrupt 26.
RESOLUTION
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To work around this problem either:
- Disable 32-bit file access.
-or-
- Obtain the file FIX32B.EXE from the Central Point bulletin board service
(BBS) or the Central Point library on CompuServe.
NOTE: FIX32B.EXE is not supported by Microsoft. Customers must call Central
Point for assistance with this file.
MORE INFORMATION
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FIX32B.EXE is a self-extracting file containing all the required files to allow
PC Tools for Windows Diskfix, Optimizer, and File Manager Undelete utilities to
run with Windows for Workgroups 3.11 32-bit file access. It includes "readme"
files in English, German, and French.
IMPORTANT: Do not install this patch unless you have both PC Tools for Windows
2.0 and Windows for Workgroups 3.11.
The products included here are manufactured by Central Point Software, a vendor
independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding
these products' performance or reliability.
Additional query words: 3.11 CP PCT pctools PCTW 2 Vfathlp.386 vfat 1.0 2.0
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Keywords :
Technology : kbAudDeveloper kbWFWSearch kbWFW311
Version : WINDOWS:3.11
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