PCMCIA Hard Disks Not Recognized in Windows NT 3.51

 Last reviewed: August 15, 1995
Article ID: Q134990
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation versions 3.51
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server versions 3.51

SYMPTOMS

Windows NT 3.51 Disk Administrator and File Manager do not recognize a PCMCIA hard disk on the computer. All other PCMCIA devices, such as modems and network interface cards, are detected and operate properly.

CAUSE

This problem occurs if the startup option for the PCMCIA driver is set to SYSTEM in Control Panel Devices.

RESOLUTION

To correct this problem, reset the startup option for the PCMCIA driver to BOOT and restart Windows NT.

KBCategory: kbsetup
KBSubcategory: ntconfig ntboot ntdriver
Additional reference words: prodnt 3.51 hd pcmcia.sys

THE INFORMATION PROVIDED IN THE MICROSOFT KNOWLEDGE BASE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND. MICROSOFT DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT SHALL MICROSOFT CORPORATION OR ITS SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER INCLUDING DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, LOSS OF BUSINESS PROFITS OR SPECIAL DAMAGES, EVEN IF MICROSOFT CORPORATION OR ITS SUPPLIERS HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES SO THE FOREGOING LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY.

Last reviewed: August 15, 1995
© 1998 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Terms of Use.