BITFAT Blue Screen Error with Compressed Floppy Disk

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Have the floppy drive checked by your hardware manufacturer.

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APPLIES TO

Microsoft Windows 95
Microsoft Plus! 95 Standard Edition

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KB135946

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