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by paul d. masley 1 view

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Just ran across one H@&L of a perplexing problem. I have a client that has a 486 100DX4 that he uses just as a basic file keeper. There is no other programs except for DOS 6.22. The only way that the computer will boot is thru a bootdisk. The bios recognizes the drive and is set for c:, then a:. There is only one partition and it is active. I have used fxdisk, format and 6.22 install with no luck. This problem exist with three different drives. I carry a basic 4G drive with Win98SE for troubleshooting drive problems. It will boot to this drive. Any ideas?

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by peter johnstone

I once had a similar problem caused by a virus. I can't remember which one but it would be worth a check if you haven't already done so.
Regards,
PJ

by grump

I have ran into simular type problems.

That is when I resort to the HD MFG's diagnostic for the Hard drive in question.

After running the MFG's Diags and test, in most cases the HD is setup and works fine.

You could initalize the HD in another system and see if that works..

Regards John

by paul d. masley

This failure is for three different hard drives, one Seagate and two Maxtors. Their diagnostics are fine.

I have taken the drives home to my owner machine in wherease I can swap drives without opening the case. I can read all drives with no problem.

I have even changed the ISA IDE and Floppy Controller card (what a part to find)with no results.

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