blaise@emily.uvm.edu (Christopher Blaise) (06/16/91)
Although I'm more than certain if someone could have figured this one out, I wouldn't have to look far to find it, but since I can't, I'll shoot anyway: Is there any way to fix those "unfixable" floppies? Like you try to format them but Track 0 is messed, and you're up the creek. I've tried to repair the diskettes with NDD, but to no avail. The only reason why I think there must be some way to fix it via software is because a few of these diskettes (HD) were formatted on a Mac. I figure if the Mac's bastard system can damage a diskette for PC usage, there must be a way to fix the "damage", either on the PC or Mac... Any ideas? -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Christopher Blaise - blaise@emily.uvm.edu "I just wanna be loved... ]]]]]]]]]]]]] Fido: 1:325/107 is that so WRONG?!" -------------------------------------------------------------------------
ralphs@halcyon.ogi.edu (06/17/91)
blaise@emily.uvm.edu (Christopher Blaise) writes: > Is there any way to fix those "unfixable" floppies? Like you try to > format them but Track 0 is messed, and you're up the creek. I've tried to > repair the diskettes with NDD, but to no avail. With the cost of floppies way down, it's usually easier to use them for frisbees. But, try using a large magnet and 'wipe' the disk with it in varying patterns. Then go in and attempt a re-format. If that doesn't work, open an invitational floppy-throwing event, media provided by the host.
amichiel@rodan.acs.syr.edu (Allen J Michielsen) (06/17/91)
In article blaise@emily.uvm.edu (Christopher Blaise) writes: > Is there any way to fix those "unfixable" floppies? Like you try to >format them but Track 0 is messed, and you're up the creek. I've tried to >repair the diskettes with NDD, but to no avail. >..I think there must be some way to fix it via software is because a few of >these diskettes (HD) were formatted on a Mac. I figure if the Mac's bastard >system can damage a diskette for PC usage, there must be a way to fix the "damage", either on the PC or Mac... If there really is nothing wrong, often a bulk eraser will fill the bill. I think radio shack still sells one for about $20. The nature of the MAC disk format is much more forgiving in allowing things like disk/media defects in 'the wrong' place. Lastly, when a mfg uses a bulk type of disk duplicator, it is quite easy and possible to manufacture working disks with either duplicator burns or intentional media defects. al -- Al. Michielsen, Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering, Syracuse University InterNet: amichiel@rodan.acs.syr.edu amichiel@sunrise.acs.syr.edu Bitnet: AMICHIEL@SUNRISE
jwi@cbnewsj.att.com (Jim Winer @ AT&T, Middletown, NJ) (06/17/91)
Christopher Blaise writes: > Is there any way to fix those "unfixable" floppies? Like you try to > format them but Track 0 is messed, and you're up the creek. I've tried to > repair the diskettes with NDD, but to no avail. Use a bulk eraser on them, then try again. A bulk eraser is actually just a strong magnet. The one I have looks like this from one end: ___________ | -------- | Steel case with steel plate ____ | \|____|/ | Bar magnet in \___/ shped steel plate to match |___________| top plate and then steel case around all. I expect that any stong magenet that covers the whole surface cold be used. Jim Winer -- jwi@mtfme.att.com -- Opinions not represent employer. ------------------------------------------------------------------ "No, no: the purpose of language is to cast spells on other people ..." Lisa S Chabot