Ron, don't let scandisk run. What happens when you exit from scandisk, will it then go into windows? If so, run scandisk then. If not, start in safe mode then go into windows and run scandisk. If it will not boot into safe mode, boot to the command prompt (C:) and run scandisk from there and see what happens. Have you tried to restore a previous version of the registry? -Clint God Bless Us All Clint Hamilton, Owner http://OrpheusComputing.com sales@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Tech-Assist Administration http://tech-assist.org techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx (PLEASE include previous correspondence if replying to this email!!) From: "Ron Miller" <rlmbkm@xxxxxxxx> To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Subject: [TechAssist] Friends Gateway 500 essential,won't load win98 Date sent: Tue, 9 Oct 2001 15:07:17 -0500 Send reply to: techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > > Turn on get Win98 splash screen then scandisk comes on and tries to run but get > this message:scandisk encountered a data error while reading the FAT on drive C. > This error prevents scandisk from fixing this drive. > Given this info is the C drive blown or can I make further test . > Ron Miller > D.T.V. Texas > > > Help make your TechAssist online repair tips > database better! Submit your fixes here: > http://www.circuitwork.com/techassist/tip/#tips > To unsubscribe write to: > techassist-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > with unsubscribe in the subject line. > > Help make your TechAssist online repair tips database better! Submit your fixes here: http://www.circuitwork.com/techassist/tip/#tips To unsubscribe write to: techassist-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with unsubscribe in the subject line. Help make your TechAssist online repair tips database better! Submit your fixes here: http://www.circuitwork.com/techassist/tip/#tips To unsubscribe write to: techassist-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with unsubscribe in the subject line.