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ScanDisk error
I'm running Windows 98 SE and when I restarted my computer
scandisk started but did not complete scanning my hard disk. At 80 % in stopped and gave me the following message, "ScanDisk detected an invalid long filename entry on this drive but was unable to fix it. To fix this problem run Scandisk for Windows." But I'm unable it complete scandisk and I have to reboot and the same thing happens again. What do I do to fix this problem. Paul |
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ScanDisk error
Hi Paul,
The reason Scandisk is telling you yo run it in Windows is because the DOS version that is running at boot-up cannot handle Long File Names. Re-boot your computer, and when Scandisk starts to run hit the X key to exit Scandisk, and let Windows boot. Now run Scandisk within Windows. Let us know if that works. HTH, -- Curt And NOT the MVP Curt Christianson (I wish!) W98 Support & Discussion: http://dundats.proboards27.com/index.cgi Windows How-tos and and Freewa http://mvps.org/PracticallyNerded/ Windows Help & Discussion: http://forum.aumha.org/ "Paul Brown" wrote in message ... I'm running Windows 98 SE and when I restarted my computer scandisk started but did not complete scanning my hard disk. At 80 % in stopped and gave me the following message, "ScanDisk detected an invalid long filename entry on this drive but was unable to fix it. To fix this problem run Scandisk for Windows." But I'm unable it complete scandisk and I have to reboot and the same thing happens again. What do I do to fix this problem. Paul --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.693 / Virus Database: 454 - Release Date: 6/1/04 |
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