VFAT Error

RentInRio · 08-11-2005, 07:59 AM

I installed an HP 6840 printer on my Windows 98 PC and now I get a VFAT error when I start up. Can anyone help?

I seriously need someone who knows what they're talking about though. Please don't just link me some place. I've already gone through all the solutions on the Microsoft page and none of those solve the problem.

Thank you

Chevy · 08-11-2005, 09:09 AM

Uninstall the printer drivers. You should be able to do this in safe mode. Another option is to reboot in MS-DOS mode and run sfc /scannow.

RentInRio · 08-11-2005, 10:20 AM

I've done both of those (Although I ran sfc in Safe Mode, if that makes a difference). Any more ideas?

Chevy · 08-11-2005, 10:26 AM

I would try a repair install of Win98. Make a folder on c: called win98, and copy the files from the win98 folder on your 98 cd into it. Boot into MS-DOS mode, and run setup from this folder.

You'll keep your data, and your apps (although some may not like it). After this, do the Windows Updates.

08-11-2005, 07:59 AM	#1 (permalink)
RentInRio Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 2 OS: Win98	VFAT Error I installed an HP 6840 printer on my Windows 98 PC and now I get a VFAT error when I start up. Can anyone help? I seriously need someone who knows what they're talking about though. Please don't just link me some place. I've already gone through all the solutions on the Microsoft page and none of those solve the problem. Thank you

08-11-2005, 09:09 AM	#2 (permalink)
Chevy Retired Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Notlob Posts: 5,452 OS: Vista Ultimate My System	Uninstall the printer drivers. You should be able to do this in safe mode. Another option is to reboot in MS-DOS mode and run sfc /scannow.

08-11-2005, 10:20 AM	#3 (permalink)
RentInRio Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 2 OS: Win98	I've done both of those (Although I ran sfc in Safe Mode, if that makes a difference). Any more ideas?

08-11-2005, 10:26 AM	#4 (permalink)
Chevy Retired Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Notlob Posts: 5,452 OS: Vista Ultimate My System	I would try a repair install of Win98. Make a folder on c: called win98, and copy the files from the win98 folder on your 98 cd into it. Boot into MS-DOS mode, and run setup from this folder. You'll keep your data, and your apps (although some may not like it). After this, do the Windows Updates.