vpopesc%neptune@calstatela.edu (Valentin Popescu) (03/10/91)
Hello.
I have developed a problem recently that led me to believe my df0:
drive is out of alignment. First the problem: many games (such as
Psygnosis') crash on booting on my computer. This only happens
with games that contain custom boot blocks. The guru is usually
a guru 3, or A, or even just a lock up. The same program works
fine on an A2000 with the same memory configuration. I here the drive
making a "skidding" noise, and then it gurus or locks up.
Also, it is almost impossible for me to save something to disk if I use
a 1-bit WB (or even to do a dir) but works fine with a 2-bit WB.
So, I am looking for a program PD/Shareware to check the allignment
on my computer. I am also looking for suggestions as what else may
be wrong. I am tired of taking games back to my dealer, and a bit
embarassed that it could very well be my problem, and the games
are fine.
My system is a minimum A500 w/ 512k expansion and two drives. I am
not really into games, but I'd like to get this problem fixed.
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