Hang or Power Loss During DriveSpace Operation (139726)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows 95
  • Microsoft Plus! for Windows 95
This article was previously published under Q139726

SYMPTOMS

Your computer stops responding (hangs) or loses power during one of the following DriveSpace operations:
  • Compressing an existing drive
  • Uncompressing a DoubleSpace or DriveSpace drive
  • Creating a new, empty DriveSpace drive
  • Changing the size of a DoubleSpace or DriveSpace drive
  • Changing the estimated compression ratio (ECR) for a DoubleSpace or DriveSpace drive
  • Mounting a DoubleSpace or DriveSpace drive
  • Upgrading (converting) a DoubleSpace or DriveSpace drive to DriveSpace 3 format

RESOLUTION

To resolve this situation, try restarting your computer. Many DriveSpace operations are "restartable." That is, the DriveSpace operation that was being performed can restart automatically when you restart your computer.

For additional information about troubleshooting DriveSpace problems, please see the following articles in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

133175 Troubleshooting DriveSpace in Windows 95

136899 DriveSpace Restartability in Windows 95 and Microsoft Plus!

Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:12/18/2000
Keywords:KB139726
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