Compaq PRESARIO Presario 1800 Setup Manual page 118

"Solving Hard Disk Problems"
in this chapter for information
about the hard disk.
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OLUTIONS
Q. I receive hard disk error messages. What is wrong?
A. A hard disk error message is displayed when part of the
hard disk has failed. The hard drive can be restored by using
the ScanDisk utility.
To repair the hard disk using the ScanDisk Utility, complete
the following steps:
1. Click the Start button, point to Programs, Accessories,
System Tools, then click ScanDisk to open the ScanDisk
dialogue box.
2. Select the hard disk and any other desired options.
3. Click the Start button to begin the repair process.
Q. I receive a non-system disk or disk error message.
What is wrong?
A. If you have a non-system or disk error message, check
the following:
• Check the diskette drive to see if you have a diskette in the
drive. When drive activity stops, remove the diskette and
press the Spacebar to continue the startup process.
• If a diskette is not in the drive, the system files have been
damaged. To repair the system files, complete the
following steps:
a. Insert the startup diskette that you have created for your
operating system in the diskette drive.
b. Press and hold down the Power
Notebook shuts down.
c. Press the Power
d. At the A:\ prompt, type SYS C: and press the Enter key.
The following message is displayed:
'SYSTEM TRANSFERRED'. This operation restores
the system files to your hard disk.
e. When the operation is complete, restart your Notebook.
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button until your
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button to restart your Notebook.
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