Cannot Format SRAM Card

 Last reviewed: August 22, 1995
Article ID: Q134574
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows 95

SYMPTOMS

You cannot format an SRAM card using the graphical user interface (GUI) because the Full and Quick format options are not available.

CAUSE

There is a problem with the device driver for the SRAM card.

RESOLUTION

Contact the SRAM card manufacturer to inquire about obtaining an updated driver that solves this problem.

MORE INFORMATION

The SRAM device driver is returning the device parameters for a 128K SRAM card, no matter what size card is actually inserted in the PCMCIA slot.

KBCategory: kbhw
KBSubcategory: posfest win95
Additional reference words: 95

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Last reviewed: August 22, 1995
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