Microsoft KB Archive/69616

Chkdsk ‘Invalid Media Type’ Patch from OnTrack Software PSS ID Number: Q69616 Article last modified on 02-08-1993 PSS database name: O_MSDOS

4.00 4.01

MS-DOS

Summary :

The MS-DOS version 4.00 and 4.01 Chkdsk utility reports “Invalid media type” if it is run on an OnTrack DiskManager version 4.0 or later partition. OnTrack technical support will guide you through patching CHKDSK.COM with DEBUG, which will prevent Chkdsk from giving this error on DiskManager Partitions. You can reach OnTrack technical support at (612) 937-2121.

The patch listed above was created by vendors independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding this patch’s performance or reliability. This information is supplied only for your convenience. Patches should not be performed on the original MS-DOS disk(s).

Additional reference words: 4.00 4.01 noupd

Copyright Microsoft Corporation 1993.