MSD Err Msg: Error Writing Bad File Number (94815)



The information in this article applies to:
    Microsoft MS-DOS operating system 6.0
    Microsoft MS-DOS operating system 6.2
    Microsoft MS-DOS operating system 6.21
    Microsoft MS-DOS operating system 6.22

This article was previously published under Q94815

SYMPTOMS

When you try to print a Microsoft Diagnostics (MSD) report, you receive the following error message:

Error Writing Bad File Number

CAUSE

This error occurs when one of the following conditions exists:
    You try to print to an inactive port.
    You try to print to a port that is configured for the incorrect bit rate.
    The printer has insufficient memory.
    You load Central Point Software's VWATCH anti-virus terminate-and-stay- resident (TSR) program before the Compact Autoswitch CASTR TSR program in your AUTOEXEC.BAT file.

WORKAROUND

To work around this problem, use the appropriate method below:
    Print to an active port.
    Use MODE to set the correct bit rate for the port.
    Use MODE to set the port for an infinite retry as follows:

    MODE LPT1,,p


    Load VWATCH after CATSR in your AUTOEXEC.BAT file.

Modification Type: Major Last Reviewed: 11/26/1999
Keywords: KB94815