Solving Disk Problems - HP Deskpro 1000 Reference Manual

Solving Disk
Problems
Problem Cause
Diskette drive light
stays on
Diskette drive cannot
write to a diskette
6-4 Troubleshooting
Common causes and solutions for disk problems are listed in the
following table:

Solving Disk Problems

Diskette is damaged.
Diskette is incorrectly
inserted.
Drive button is not pushed
in.
Software program is
damaged.
Drive cable is not properly
connected.
Diskette is not formatted.
Diskette is write-protected.
Writing to the wrong drive.
Not enough space is left on
the diskette.
Solution
In Windows 95, run Scan Disk. Click Start Æ
Programs Æ Accessories Æ System Tools Æ
ScanDisk.
Remove diskette and reinsert.
Push in drive button.
Check the program diskettes.
Reconnect drive cable.
Format the diskette.
Use another diskette or remove the write protection.
Check the drive letter in your path statement.
Use another diskette.
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