Help
Part 1
I recieved the message "Fat Copies not the Same" using Norton System Works and/or DiscScan. Problems got worse and started getting messages "Cross-linked entries sharing the same space". It asked if I wanted to repair. I said "Yes". Problems got worse with time and at some point the machine stopped printing and I lost use of MS Office. So it's off to the shop to have hard drive wiped clean and '98 re-installed along with assorted software.
Windows 98
PIII, 1000mhz, 1024 ram
Asus CUV4X-E MB, 3dfx Voodoo Video
Western WDC WD200BB Drive (with no partitions)
DVD drive and Polaroid CD-RW
Office 97
AOL 7.0 (dial-up)
Norton System Works
FileMaker Pro
McAfee Uninstaller
and of course
Nova "Task Force Dagger"
'Puter has worked great for the last few years with board, ram and drive upgrade last year.
Part II
After the reload (start-over) I am now getting the same messages again about FAT files, allocation table errors and cross linked files......Rats
I down-loaded the disc check program from Western Digital and drive test is ok.
I went back to the service center and he claims that its the Norton System Works causing the problems. He claims NSW makes it's own FAT32 and it conflicts with '98 Fat files......duh
He claims I need to again reinstall '98 and all drives, etc and start completely over once again and not use Norton....of course with another bill for the service...LOL
Now, with me being at the bottom of the food chain on 'puter knowledge I need input here.
What could the real problem be.......and why? Hate to have another repeat if it's not Norton causing the problem.
I thank you in advance for any help.
side-bar. Can I remove all of Norton with-out total re-install.
Thanks, Dan
Part 1
I recieved the message "Fat Copies not the Same" using Norton System Works and/or DiscScan. Problems got worse and started getting messages "Cross-linked entries sharing the same space". It asked if I wanted to repair. I said "Yes". Problems got worse with time and at some point the machine stopped printing and I lost use of MS Office. So it's off to the shop to have hard drive wiped clean and '98 re-installed along with assorted software.
Windows 98
PIII, 1000mhz, 1024 ram
Asus CUV4X-E MB, 3dfx Voodoo Video
Western WDC WD200BB Drive (with no partitions)
DVD drive and Polaroid CD-RW
Office 97
AOL 7.0 (dial-up)
Norton System Works
FileMaker Pro
McAfee Uninstaller
and of course
Nova "Task Force Dagger"
'Puter has worked great for the last few years with board, ram and drive upgrade last year.
Part II
After the reload (start-over) I am now getting the same messages again about FAT files, allocation table errors and cross linked files......Rats
I down-loaded the disc check program from Western Digital and drive test is ok.
I went back to the service center and he claims that its the Norton System Works causing the problems. He claims NSW makes it's own FAT32 and it conflicts with '98 Fat files......duh
He claims I need to again reinstall '98 and all drives, etc and start completely over once again and not use Norton....of course with another bill for the service...LOL
Now, with me being at the bottom of the food chain on 'puter knowledge I need input here.
What could the real problem be.......and why? Hate to have another repeat if it's not Norton causing the problem.
I thank you in advance for any help.
side-bar. Can I remove all of Norton with-out total re-install.
Thanks, Dan