"Cannot Write to Drive 'C'" During Setup on HP Vectra P6 200

ID: Q188200

The information in this article applies to:

SYMPTOMS

When you are installing Windows 98, Setup restarts your computer after it finishes copying files. When the computer restarts, you may receive the following error message:

Cannot write to drive "C". Press any key to continue.


CAUSE

This behavior can occur if you are using a Hewlett-Packard Vectra P6/200 computer with a BIOS version earlier than GG.06.11.


RESOLUTION

To resolve this issue, upgrade the computer's BIOS. For information about obtaining and installing a BIOS upgrade, please consult your computer's documentation or manufacturer.


MORE INFORMATION

In many cases, pressing ENTER allows Setup to continue. You may encounter more than one error message; press ENTER for each occurrence of the error message. After Setup finishes, ScanDisk starts when you next start the computer. If ScanDisk prompts to perform a thorough disk check, allow ScanDisk to do so. If you do not, you receive the prompt each time you start the computer. 


Keywords          : kberrmsg kbhw kbsetup win98 
Version           : WINDOWS:98
Platform          : WINDOWS 
Issue type        : kbprb

Last Reviewed: February 9, 1999