Article ID: 308814
Article Last Modified on 2/28/2007
APPLIES TO
- Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Edition
- Microsoft Windows 98 Standard Edition
This article was previously published under Q308814
SYMPTOMS
During a restart or during normal operation of Windows 2000 or Windows 98, you may receive the following error message:
CAUSE
The errors occur because of the Hewlett-Packard (HP) PictureLink program, which runs a background process that starts HP PictureScan when you try to scan pictures. The Procdb.exe file, which generates the errors, is included with HP OfficeJet products.
WORKAROUND
To resolve the errors, rename the Procdb.exe file to Procdb.old.
MORE INFORMATION
The third-party products that are discussed in this article are manufactured by companies that are independent of Microsoft. Microsoft makes no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding the performance or reliability of these products.
Microsoft provides third-party contact information to help you find technical support. This contact information may change without notice. Microsoft does not guarantee the accuracy of this third-party contact information.
For information about how to contact Hewlett-Packard, click the appropriate article number in the following list to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
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