How to Troubleshoot Windows NT Boot Floppy Disk Problems

ID: Q130087

The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server versions 3.5, 3.51, 4.0
  • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation versions 3.5, 3.51, 4.0

SUMMARY

This article describes how to troubleshoot problems you may encounter when you create or use Windows NT boot floppy disks.


MORE INFORMATION

To create a set of Windows NT boot floppy disks, use the WINNT command as follows:

  • WINNT.EXE (without any parameters)


  • WINNT.EXE /O (installing from floppy disks)


  • WINNT.EXE /OX (installing from a CD-ROM)


If you encounter problems trying to use or create the Windows NT boot floppy disks, follow these steps:
  1. Ensure the integrity of your floppy disks using the following steps:

    1. Reformat the three Windows NT boot floppy disks.


    2. If it is available, use the Microsoft MS-DOS or Microsoft Windows 95 ScanDisk tool to verify the surface integrity of each disk.


    3. If you continue to have problems, use a new set of floppy disks.




  2. Use a different computer to create the Windows NT boot floppy disks.


  3. To install Windows NT without creating or using the boot floppy disks, use the WINNT /B command. For information about the WINNT /B command, see the following article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
    Q126690 : Windows NT 4.0 Setup Troubleshooting Guide


NOTE: If you cannot access your CD-ROM drive, contact your hardware manufacturer for assistance.

Additional query words: 0xc000026c

Keywords : kbsetup NTSrvWkst prodnt
Version : 3.5 3.51 4.0
Platform : WINDOWS
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Last Reviewed: February 28, 1999
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