Article: Q94815
Product(s): Microsoft Disk Operating System
Version(s): MS-DOS:6.0,6.2,6.21,6.22
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Last Modified: 26-NOV-1999
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The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft MS-DOS operating system versions 6.0, 6.2, 6.21, 6.22
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SYMPTOMS
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When you try to print a Microsoft Diagnostics (MSD) report, you receive the
following error message:
Error Writing Bad File Number
CAUSE
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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
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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.
Additional query words: 6.00 6.20 "error loading bad file number" low parallel printer shared PCs pc auto switch
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Technology : kbMSDOSSearch kbMSDOS621 kbMSDOS622 kbMSDOS620 kbMSDOS600
Version : MS-DOS:6.0,6.2,6.21,6.22
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