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 version 2.0 for the Handheld PC
• Microsoft Windows CE version 2.0 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: 2.00 2.10 wince hand held ppc

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

Last Reviewed: July 19, 1998