Windows NT version 3.5 Setup Requests Disk 4

 Last reviewed: January 9, 1996
Article ID: Q127910
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation version 3.5
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server version 3.5
  • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation versions 3.5 and 3.51

SYMPTOMS

If you have three Windows NT Setup disks and a compact disc to upgrade or install Windows NT version 3.5, you can boot your computer using the Windows NT Setup Boot Disk. After Windows NT Setup Disk 3, the following message appears: 

   Please insert the disk labeled
   Windows NT <type> Setup Disk #4
where <type> is Server or Workstation.

CAUSE

This message appears when you are installing Windows NT version 3.5 (Windows NT Server or Workstation) or version 3.51 (Windows NT Workstation only) using an unsupported SCSI or CD-ROM device.

NOTE: Windows NT Server 3.51 is not available on floppy disks.

For more information on supported devices, see the Windows NT version 3.5 "Hardware Compatibility List" (HCL).

RESOLUTION

If you are installing Windows NT version 3.5 or Windows NT Workstation 3.51 on x86-based computers with a SCSI or CD-ROM device that is supported under MS-DOS, refer to page 5 of the Windows NT Server or Workstation version 3.5 or Windows NT Workstation 3.51 "Installation Guide".

KBCategory: kbsetup
KBSubcategory: ntsetup
Additional reference words: prodnt 3.50 3.51 four

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Last reviewed: January 9, 1996
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