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How to Fix ERROR_WRONG_DISK? Wrong Disc Inserted
Diskettes are still supported on Windows 11
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Published onAugust 20, 2024
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To fix various driver issues on your PC, you will need a dedicated tool to find the freshest and the original drivers. You can use PC HelpSoft Driver Updater to do it in 3 easy steps:
Encountering the ERROR_WRONG_DISK can be frustrating when you’re eager to use your software or play a game. This error typically arises when the system cannot recognize the correct disc in the drive. The message that comes with this error can be something like34 (0x22) The wrong diskette is in the drive. Insert %2 (Volume Serial Number: %3) into drive %1.
How do I fix the ERROR_WRONG_DISK?
1. Apply the hotfix from Microsoft
This solution addresses the race condition issue in Windows Vista or Windows Server 2008 where the application creates a network printer connection and the RPC proxy does not exist. The hotfix corrects the problem by ensuring proper handling of the RPC proxy.
2. Mounting the disk image correctly
This method suggests using software to simulate a physical disc drive, tricking the game into recognizing the mounted .iso as the original game disc.
3. Reinstall and update drivers
Reinstalling and updating the drivers ensures that your CD/DVD drive is functioning correctly and can read the game disc properly, eliminating errors caused by outdated or corrupted drivers.
By following these solutions, you can troubleshoot and fix the Wrong Disc Inserted error, whether it’s for network printers on older Windows systems or for nostalgic gaming experiences with abandonware. Remember to keep your drivers updated and handle your discs with care to prevent future issues.
You may also be interested in our guide to fix theThere is no disk in the driveerror.
Did you manage to fix the ERROR_WRONG_DISK? Let us know in the comments below.
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Claudiu Andone
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His abrupt interest in computers started when he saw the first Home Computer as a kid. However, his passion for Windows and everything related became obvious when he became a sys admin in a computer science high school.
With 14 years of experience in writing about everything there is to know about science and technology, Claudiu also likes rock music, chilling in the garden, and Star Wars. May the force be with you, always!
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Claudiu Andone
Windows Toubleshooting Expert
Oldtimer in the tech and science press, with 14 years of experience in writing on everything there is to know about science, technology, and Microsoft
