Microsoft KB Archive/196449

= Error: SAS Window: Winlogon.exe When Logging In =

Article ID: 196449

Article Last Modified on 10/31/2006

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0 Standard Edition
 * Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 Developer Edition

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This article was previously published under Q196449



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:

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