Disk
transaction
problem.
Either the
directory
structure is bad
or there is a
problem with a
file.
From the desktop click on the
Start
menu.
Choose
Program Accessories System
Tools Scandisk
to check for problems. If
problems exist, run Scandisk and
checkmark the "Automatically fix errors"
box at the bottom to correct the problems.
If a large number of lost allocation units is
found, click on the
Start
menu. Choose
Program Accessories System Tools
Disk Defragmenter
.
Nonsystem
disk message.
The system is
trying to start
from a diskette
that is not
bootable.
Remove the diskette from the diskette
drive.
The system is
trying to start
from the hard
drive but the
hard disk has
been damaged.
Insert a bootable diskette into the diskette
drive and restart the computer with
Ctrl
+
Alt
+
Del
.
Diskette boot has
been disabled in
Computer Setup.
Run
and enable diskette
boot.
Hard drive
operation
seems slow
OR
Hard drive
activity light is
not on,
or stays on
without
blinking.
The hard disk
files may be
fragmented.
From the desktop click on the
Start
menu.
Choose
Program Accessories System
Tools Scandisk
to check for problems. If
problems exist, run Scandisk and
checkmark the "Automatically fix errors"
box at the bottom to correct the problems.
If a large number of lost allocation units is
found, click on the
Start
menu. Choose
Program Accessories System Tools
Disk Defragmenter
.
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