Drive A Present Even Though it Is Not Physically Connected

ID: Q205942


The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows 98
  • Microsoft Windows 95


SYMPTOMS

When you view Windows Explorer, My Computer, or Device Manager, you may see drive A, even though there may not be a physical drive A connected to your computer.


CAUSE

This behavior can occur when the Io.sys file is executed when you start your computer.


STATUS

This behavior is by design.


MORE INFORMATION

MS-DOS assigns drive A as a bootable drive and to prevent other storage devices from using this drive letter designation. This behavior is consistent with all previous versions of MS-DOS.

Additional query words:

Keywords : kbhw kbui diskmem win95 win98
Version : WINDOWS:95
Platform : WINDOWS
Issue type : kbprb


Last Reviewed: May 6, 1999
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