BITFAT Blue Screen Error with Compressed Floppy Disk (135946)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows 95
  • Microsoft Plus! for Windows 95
This article was previously published under Q135946

SYMPTOMS

When you use a floppy disk that was compressed with DriveSpace 3, you may receive the following error message:
Drvspace Error: Drive A: (F:\DRVSPACE.000). An error occurred while reading or writing the bitfat on this drive. To fix the problem, run ScanDisk and perform a thorough test of drive A and its host drive F.

CAUSE

This error message may occur because of a misalignment of the heads on the floppy drive or because of a problem with the floppy disk.

RESOLUTION

The error message may be safely ignored. If you continue to receive the error message, use one of the following resolutions:
  • Reformat the floppy disk.

    -or-
  • Have the floppy drive checked by your hardware manufacturer.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:12/18/2000
Keywords:KB135946
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