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December 23rd, 2002 20:00
Scan Disk Error?
Dunno exactly where else to go with this problem... so here goes nothing.
When I try to run scandisk, it keeps starting itself over. Then I find out that this file:
C:\\WINDOWS\APPLIC~1\MOZILLA\PROFILES\DEFAULT\UG3COP7D.SLT\IMAPMAIL\IMAPMA~1.COM
Is part of the problem. It says:
The 'C:\WINDOWS\APPLIC~1\MOZILLA\PROFILES\DEFAULT\UG3COP7D.SLT\IMAPMAIL\IMAPMA~1.COM' folder cannot be opened in MS-DOS mode because its MS-DOS name, including the names of any folders it is in, is longer than 66 characters.
I can either ignore the error and continue, repair it by moving the folder, or just delete the affected folder.
None of those options work. I even tried searching for this file, so that I could either rename it, or just delete it out manually. But it says that I cannot access it.
Someone? Anyone? Help?? LOL!!
Wolfin13
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December 24th, 2002 01:00
Bigmoney's plan is good it will work ..You can also make sure that you don't have programs running in the back ground.. make sure you turn off your screen savers and all the programs running in system tray like anti virus and any thing else you have there.. Then try it..
You can also do a( control, alt ,delete ) and end task on all except system tray and explorer..and try that way...
I run my PC in selective start up but that will take a lot more explaining..If you are interested in that let us know..
But like I said Bigmoney plan is a good one.. In safe mode you only get the basic's loaded so nothing is running in the back ground... Just wanted to let you know what other opitions there were...
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bigmoney
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December 24th, 2002 01:00
xipp
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December 24th, 2002 04:00
the youngs....
The offending file indicates it's part of an internet mail accessing protocol (IMAP) program which is a method of accessing electronic mail or bulletin board messages that are kept on a mail server.
For example, email stored on an IMAP server can be manipulated from a desktop computer at home, a workstation at the office, and a notebook computer while traveling. The "profiles" part indicates multiple users.
I'm not sure what part MS-DOS plays in all this, but it may have to something to do with file compression. By default, ScanDisk for Windows does not check for MS-DOS mode name length errors. ("..longer than 66 characters")
Much of this is from the MicroSoft KB:
To force ScanDisk for Windows to detect these errors, start ScanDisk....
Start/Programs/Accessories/System Tools/ScanDisk.
Click "Advanced". Select the "Report MS-DOS mode name length errors". This causes ScanDisk to detect folders that cannot be opened in MS-DOS mode because the MS-DOS patch is longer than 66 characters.
If you haven't selected the "Automatically Fix Errors" check box, ScanDisk prompts you to ignore this error and continue, repair the error by moving the folder, or delete the affected folder. Note that the default action (regardless of whether the "Automatically Fix Errors" check box is selected) is to ignore this error and continue.