ScanDisk Hangs if H/PC or P/PC Is Connected to Desktop Computer

ID: Q189705


The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows CE for the Handheld PC
  • Microsoft Windows CE for the Palm-size PC
  • Microsoft Windows CE Services versions 2.0, 2.1


SYMPTOMS

When you attempt to run ScanDisk on a desktop computer running Microsoft Windows 95 or Microsoft Windows 98, you may experience one of the following symptoms:

  • ScanDisk continually restarts.


  • ScanDisk appears to stop responding (hang).



CAUSE

This behavior can occur if a Handheld PC (H/PC) or Palm-size PC (P/PC) is connected to the desktop computer.


RESOLUTION

To resolve this issue, disconnect the H/PC or P/PC from the desktop computer before you run ScanDisk.


STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in the Microsoft products listed in the applies to section of this article.

Additional query words: wince hand held ppc

Keywords : kbtool wince handheld kbimu palmsize
Version : WINDOWS:2.0,2.1
Platform : WINDOWS
Issue type : kbprb


Last Reviewed: September 1, 1999
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