Commonly Asked Questions

Why use the Protect tool?

This software tool increases your disk protection options beyond the old write-protect tab. From simple write protection (with or without a password) to the read/write protect option, this tool allows you to protect your Iomega disk data according to its sensitivity.

Why use the Make Non-removable tool?

Make Non-Removable is generally used to make a removable disk appear like a hard disk to your computer system. Non-removability is required to load and/or run some software.

What is the difference between a short and long format?

A short format formats just the header information on a disk, allowing the rest of the data on the disk to be overwritten with new data as you work. A long format formats the entire disk and verifies the integrity of the disk surface.

What happens if I forget my password?

If the Iomega disk is write-protected with a forgotten password, copy the data to another disk, and re-format the original disk for reuse. If the Iomega disk is read/write-protected, the data cannot be recovered and the disk must be re-formatted in order to be used again.

To format the disk:

 

  1. Open the IomegaWare program (See Starting IomegaWare for detailed instructions).
  2. Insert the disk you want to format.
  3. Click on the appropriate drive icon.
  4. Select Format from the drive shortcut menu.
  5. Select the I Forgot button.
  6. Select the Long Format option and format the disk.

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  1. Insert the disk you want to format.
  2. RIGHT mouse click on the appropriate drive icon in My Computer.
  3. Select Format from the drive shortcut menu.
  4. Select the I Forgot button.
  5. Select the Long Format option and format the disk.

What is Diagnostics?

Diagnostics is a drive-specific command that runs drive-function tests and reports pass or fail.

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