Microsoft KB Archive/63712

Works: Problem Saving Files to IBM XT 3.5-Inch Disk Drive

PSS ID Number: Q63712 Article last modified on 10-16-1998

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Works may hang while attempting to save files to a 3.5-inch “B” drive on a dual floppy IBM XT. The problem occurs when the B drive is not configured properly.

On XT systems, a DOS Command is required in the CONFIG.SYS file to establish the proper drive specification. The utility for DOS 3.20 or later is DRIVPARM. DOS versions earlier than 3.20 use DRIVER.SYS.

To configure the B drive as a 720K, 3.5-inch drive using DOS version 3.20 or later, use the following:

DRIVPARM=/d:1 /f:2

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