NT Creates MSDOS.SYS and IO.SYS Files on IBM PC-DOS Machines (102412)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows NT Server 3.1
  • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 3.1
  • Microsoft Windows NT Advanced Server 3.1

This article was previously published under Q102412

SUMMARY



On IBM PC-DOS machines, Microsoft Windows NT creates MSDOS.SYS and IO.SYS ghost files.

These files are created so that setup programs that look for these files don't perform an incorrect installation when they are not found.

Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:11/20/2003
Keywords:kbsetup KB102412