Error: SAS Window: Winlogon.exe When Logging In
ID: Q196449
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The information in this article applies to:
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Microsoft Windows NT Server version 4.0
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Microsoft Windows NT Workstation version 4.0
IMPORTANT: This article contains information about editing the registry.
Before you edit the registry, make sure you understand how to restore it if
a problem occurs. For information on how to do this, view the "Restoring
the Registry" online Help topic in Regedit.exe or the "Restoring a Registry
Key" online Help topic in Regedt32.exe.
SYMPTOMS
When you start Windows NT and you log on, the following error message
may appear:
Error: SAS Window: Winlogon.exe
There is no disk in the drive. Please insert a disk into drive A:
CAUSE
The system is attempting to load referenced wallpaper from the floppy
drive and there is no disk present.
RESOLUTION
To resolve this problem, do either of the following:
- Edit the display properties and choose a background wallpaper that is
present on the local hard drive.
- Modify the registry.
WARNING: Using Registry Editor incorrectly can cause serious problems
that may require you to reinstall your operating system. Microsoft
cannot guarantee that problems resulting from the incorrect use of
Registry Editor can be solved. Use Registry Editor at your own risk.
For information about how to edit the registry, view the "Changing Keys
And Values" Help topic in Registry Editor (Regedit.exe) or the "Add and
Delete Information in the Registry" and "Edit Registry Data" Help topics
in Regedt32.exe. Note that you should back up the registry before you
edit it. If you are running Windows NT, you should also update your
Emergency Repair Disk (ERD).
Run a registry editor and remove the value data at the following key:
HKEY_Current_User\Control Panel\Desktop\Wallpaper
Keywords :
Version : WinNT:4.0
Platform : winnt
Issue type : kbprb