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Troubleshooting
Hard drive

You see an “Insufficient disk space” error message

■Delete unnecessary files from the hard drive using Disk Cleanup.
■Empty the Recycle Bin by right-clicking the Recycle Bin icon, then clicking Empty
Recycle Bin.
■Save your files to another drive. If the hard drive is full, copy any files not regularly
used to backup media, then delete them from the hard drive.

You see a “Data error” message

This may be the result of a defective area on the hard drive. To fix hard drive problems,
run the Error checking program.

The hard drive cannot be accessed, or you see a “General failure reading drive C” error

message

■If a diskette is in the diskette drive, eject it and restart your computer.
■Press CTRL+ALT+DEL to restart your computer.
■If your computer has been subjected to static electricity or physical shock, you may
need to reinstall the operating system.

You see a “Non-system disk” or “disk error” error message

■Eject the diskette from the diskette drive, then press ENTER.
Caution
All deleted files will be lost when you empty the Recycle Bin.
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