Err Msg: Drive Converter Was Unable to Get a Lock on the Drive (191442)
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When you try to convert a FAT16 partition on your Windows 98-based
computer to the FAT32 file system, you may receive the following error
message:
Drive converter was unable to get a lock on the drive.
CAUSE
This issue can occur if you are using EZ-BIOS/EZ-Drive version 9.03 or
earlier to control your hard disk. These versions of the EZ-BIOS/EZ-Drive
program do not support FAT32 partitions.
RESOLUTION
To resolve this issue, contact the manufacturer of the your drive overlay
program to inquire about a fix for this issue. To determine if your hard
disk uses a drive overlay program, see the following article in the
Microsoft Knowledge Base:
ARTICLE-ID: 186057
TITLE : How to Tell If Drive Overlay Program Is Installed in
Windows
STATUS
This behavior is by design.
MORE INFORMATION
The third-party product discussed in this article is manufactured by a
vendor independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or
otherwise, regarding this product's performance or reliability.
| Modification Type: | Major | Last Reviewed: | 7/13/2006 |
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