Michaelangelo Virus Disables Floppy Drive (79090)
The information in this article applies to:
• Microsoft MS-DOS operating system 3.1
• Microsoft MS-DOS operating system 3.2
• Microsoft MS-DOS operating system 3.21
• Microsoft MS-DOS operating system 3.3
• Microsoft MS-DOS operating system 3.3a
• Microsoft MS-DOS operating system 4.0
• Microsoft MS-DOS operating system 4.01
• Microsoft MS-DOS operating system 5.0
• Microsoft MS-DOS operating system 5.0a
This article was previously published under Q79090
SUMMARY
The error message "general failure error" may occur when trying to access a
floppy drive on a system infected by the Michaelangelo virus. If the virus
is present, the error message can occur regardless of which MS-DOS version
is running at the time. If the machine is booted from a floppy disk, the
virus is inactive and the error message will not be displayed.
Modification Type: |
Major |
Last Reviewed: |
11/25/2003 |
Keywords: |
KB79090 |
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