When you use a Windows-based program, the program crashes, and you receive the following error message:
Program_name has encountered a problem and
needs to close.
We are sorry for the inconvenience. If you were in the
middle of something, the information you were working on might be lost.
Please tell Microsoft about this problem. We have created an error report that
you can send to help us improve Program_name. We
will treat this report as confidential and anonymous.
To see what data
this error report contains, click here.
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This problem may be a sign of hard-disk damage. When a file resides on a damaged area of the hard disk, Windows cannot access the file. When this occurs, the program crashes.
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Hard-disk damage is not fixable, but sometimes you can work around the problem. To try to work around the problem, follow these steps:
Step 1: Restart your computer
When you restart your computer, Windows will automatically check your disk for errors, and Windows will try to recover any files that are located on damaged areas on the disk.
If the problem persists after you restart your computer, try Step 2.
Step 2: Scan your hard disk for errors
Run the Chkdsk.exe program to try to recover files from any damaged areas of the disk. To do this, follow these steps:
| 1. | Click Start, click
Run, type cmd, and then click
OK. A Command Prompt window opens. |
| 2. | Type chkdsk /r, and then press
ENTER.
You are prompted to schedule Chkdsk to run when the computer restarts. |
| 3. | Press Y, and then press ENTER. |
| 4. | Restart your computer. During startup, Windows will scan your disk for errors, and Windows will try to recover any files that are located on damaged areas on the disk. |
If the problem persists after Windows starts, try Step 3.
Step 3: Contact your hardware manufacturer
If Steps 1 and 2 did not resolve the problem, your best bet may be to contact the manufacturer of your computer or your hard disk. The manufacturer may have a utility that you can use to perform a more detailed scan for damaged areas of the disk. However, be aware that the damage to your hard disk may be serious. Sometimes this means that your only solution is to replace your hard disk.
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More information for advanced users
The following error signature applies to the error message that is
mentioned in the "Symptoms" section.
| EventTypeName | NTStatusCode |
| InPageError | c000009c or C0000185 or C0000102 or
C000003F or 00000002 or 00000003 |
Additionally, an event may be logged with an ID of 1005 that lists the file that is unreadable.
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