BUG: SQL Server Setup Does Not Allow Install to Drives Y or Z

Last reviewed: July 30, 1997
Article ID: Q171912

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft SQL Server, versions 6.0 and 6.5

BUG #: 15721 (6.0)

       17102 (6.5)

SYMPTOMS

SQL Server Setup does not show drives Y or Z as possible installation locations.

WORKAROUND

To work around this problem, rename the drive letter to a letter other than Y or Z.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Microsoft SQL Server versions 6.0 and 6.5. We are researching this problem and will post new information here in the Microsoft Knowledge Base as it becomes available.

MORE INFORMATION

This problem affects an original installation of SQL Server, an upgrade of SQL Server, and a Rebuild Master through SQL Server Setup.

Additional query words: install
Keywords : kbbug6.00 kbbug6.50 SSrvInst kbsetup
Version : 6.0 6.5
Platform : WINDOWS
Issue type : kbbug
Solution Type : kbworkaround

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Last reviewed: July 30, 1997
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