Article ID: 960838 - Last Review: December 10, 2008 - Revision: 1.0

Certain kinds of files cannot be replaced or updated when you set Windows Disk Protection to temporarily keep user changes on a Windows XP-based or a Windows Vista-based computer

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SYMPTOMS

You have a Windows XP-based or a Windows Vista-based computer that has Windows SteadyState installed. When you set Windows Disk Protection to temporarily keep user changes, certain kinds of files that the Windows boot loader accesses are not replaced or updated.

WORKAROUND

To work around this issue, set Windows Disk Protection to permanently keep all user changes in Windows SteadyState. To do this, follow these steps:
  1. In Windows SteadyState, click Protect the Hard Disk.
  2. Click Retain all changes permanently, and then click OK.
APPLIES TO
  • Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
  • Microsoft Windows XP Professional
  • Windows Vista Business
  • Windows Vista Enterprise
  • Windows Vista Home Basic
  • Windows Vista Home Premium
  • Windows Vista Ultimate
  • Windows Vista Business 64-bit Edition
  • Windows Vista Enterprise 64-bit Edition
  • Windows Vista Home Basic 64-bit Edition
  • Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit Edition
  • Windows Vista Ultimate 64-bit Edition
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