Windows Guide: Disk Read Error

A problem that can arise for MS Windows users who use Windows XP on a computer is getting a “Disk Read Error” when using Windows XP or attempting to reinstall XP. This error can occur due to conflicts with other operating systems installed on the hard drive or due to permissions conflicts from previously installed operating symptoms.

When Will You See the Disk Read Error?

Commonly, you will see the Disk Read Error when attempting to reinstall or initially install Windows XP on a separate partition of a hard drive. It occurs frequently when Windows Vista has been installed on the drive, but can also occur if a previous operating system install is creating a conflict. When the error occurs, the computer will typically hang or quit working. It can also occur if you have selected the “boot legacy operating system and launch setup options” when running Winnt32.exe.

How to Fix the Disk Read Error?

There are a couple of methods that you can use to fix the disk read error associated with Windows XP installations. They are:

1 – Use your Windows XP CD to reinstall the operating system.

2- If using Winnt32.exe to install Windows XP, choose the “launch setup” menu configuration option vice the “boot legacy operating system” menu choice. This option will be given to you when restarting the computer after running the Winn32.exe application.

3 – If the Disk Read error still occurs, then you may find that the folder which can’t be opened was created using the NTFS file system on a previous installation of Windows prior to the install of Windows XP. The security identification for the folder changes with the change in file system resulting in the error. To resolve you must:

• Disable or turn off simple file sharing by selecting “Start,” “My Computer,” “Tools,” “Folder Options,” “View,” “Advanced Settings,” “Use Simple File Sharing,” and the “Ok” menu buttons in sequential order.
• Right click the folder that is creating the error and choose the “properties” menu button.
• Pick the “Security” menu tab followed by the “Advanced” and “Owner” tabs. In the subsequent “name” listing click the “user name” that you are logged into the computer under and choose the “replace owner on subcontainers and objects” check box followed by the “Ok” menu button followed by the default “Ok” or “yes menu options.

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