Article: Q154831
Product(s): Microsoft Windows NT
Version(s): winnt:4.0
Operating System(s):
Keyword(s): kbnetwork
Last Modified: 09-AUG-2001
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The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Windows NT Workstation version 4.0
- Microsoft Windows NT Server version 4.0
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SYMPTOMS
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When you install Windows NT for the PowerPC on a system without a valid system
partition, you will receive the following message:
No valid system partitions are defined on this computer, or all system
partitions are full. Windows NT requires 750 kilobytes (1 KB = 1024) of free
disk space on a valid system partition.
A system partition is an area of a hard disk that your computers uses to store
operating system startup files and diagnostic, configuration, or other
manufacturer-supplied programs.
System partitions are created and managed by a manufacturer-supplied
configuration program. If you do not know of such a program, you can use a
program called ARCINST.EXE, which is supplied on the Windows NT CD- ROM.
How you invoke this program depends on your computer type. Typically you
select a "Run a program" option from your computer's startup menu.
Setup cannot continue. Press F3 to exit.
When you try to run ARCINST in the manner suggested, you will receive the
following message:
Error: The file or device does not exist, press any key to continue
CAUSE
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Unlike on the MIPS and ALPHA platforms, this program does not exist in the PPC
directory.
WORKAROUND
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The Motorola Power Stack computers come with this program on a disk. If this
program is not available, the manufacturer should be contacted for a copy.
STATUS
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Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Windows NT version 4.0. We are
researching this problem and will post new information here in the Microsoft
Knowledge Base as it becomes available.
Additional query words: prodnt Motorola PowerStack
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Keywords : kbnetwork
Technology : kbWinNTsearch kbWinNTWsearch kbWinNTW400 kbWinNTW400search kbWinNT400search kbWinNTSsearch kbWinNTS400search kbWinNTS400
Version : winnt:4.0
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