MSD Err Msg: Error Writing Bad File Number (94815)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft MS-DOS operating system 6.0
  • Microsoft MS-DOS operating system 6.2
  • Microsoft MS-DOS operating system 6.21
  • Microsoft MS-DOS operating system 6.22
This article was previously published under Q94815

SYMPTOMS

When you try to print a Microsoft Diagnostics (MSD) report, you receive the following error message:
Error Writing Bad File Number

CAUSE

This error occurs when one of the following conditions exists:
  • You try to print to an inactive port.
  • You try to print to a port that is configured for the incorrect bit rate.
  • The printer has insufficient memory.
  • You load Central Point Software's VWATCH anti-virus terminate-and-stay- resident (TSR) program before the Compact Autoswitch CASTR TSR program in your AUTOEXEC.BAT file.

WORKAROUND

To work around this problem, use the appropriate method below:

  • Print to an active port.
  • Use MODE to set the correct bit rate for the port.
  • Use MODE to set the port for an infinite retry as follows:

    MODE LPT1,,p

  • Load VWATCH after CATSR in your AUTOEXEC.BAT file.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:11/26/1999
Keywords:KB94815
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