"Serious Disk Error" When Saving Word 6.0 Document on Windows NT

 Last reviewed: January 5, 1998
Article ID: Q173526
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server version 4.0
  • Microsoft Windows for Workgroups version 3.11
  • Microsoft File and Print Services for NetWare

SYMPTOMS

A Windows for Workgroups client running Netx may receive the following error when trying to save a Word for Windows 6.0c document to a computer running Windows NT Server 4.0 and running File and Print services for NetWare: 

   There is a serious disk error.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this problem, obtain the hotfix below, or wait for the next service pack.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Windows NT version 4.0. A supported fix is now available, but has not been fully regression tested and should be applied only to systems experiencing this specific problem. Unless you are severely impacted by this specific problem, Microsoft recommends that you wait for the next Service Pack that contains this fix. Contact Microsoft Technical Support for more information. receive

Additional query words: fpnw save novell
Keywords : ntinterop ntsrv kbbug4.00 kbfix4.00 kbinterop kbnetwork
Version : WinNT:4.0
Platform : winnt
Issue type : kbbug
Solution Type : kbfix

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Last reviewed: January 5, 1998
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