Cannot Compress Incorrectly Configured Drive with DriveSpace

 Last reviewed: September 5, 1995
Article ID: Q135971
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows 95
  • Microsoft Plus! for Windows 95

SYMPTOMS

When you try to compress a drive with DriveSpace, you may receive the following error message: 

   DriveSpace cannot write to the C:\DRVSPACE.000 file. Drive C is
   probably full. Or, it might be write-protected or damaged. Move or
   delete unwanted files, remove any write-protection, or try running
   ScanDisk.

   ID Number: DRVSPACE049"
When you click OK, you receive the following error message: 

   Windows cannot examine drive H. You should check the drive for errors
   using ScanDisk.

   ID Number: DRVSPACE043"
After you click OK, you receive the following message: 

   Cannot read C:\DRVINI.TMP.

   ID Number: DRVSPACE048"
If you run ScanDisk, it does not find any errors.

CAUSE

This problem can occur if the drive is configured incorrectly in the computer's CMOS settings.

RESOLUTION

To correct this problem, configure the drive correctly in the computer's CMOS settings. Possible changes include:

  • Changing the hard disk type to the correct value below 1024.
  • Enabling logical block addressing (LBA).

WARNING: Changing CMOS settings for the hard disk can cause data loss. Make sure that you know the correct settings before you make any changes.

KBCategory: kbtool kberrmsg
KBSubcategory: plusfest win95 winplus drvspace
Additional reference words: 95

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Last reviewed: September 5, 1995
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