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- FATSWAP : Copy Second Copy of FAT to First Program
- Version 1.00, 04-Mar-1987
- SMG Software
-
- (C) Copyright 1987 by
- Steven Georgiades
- All Rights Reserved
-
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-
- This program is a part of the FIXDISK package. It provides one
- tool to aid in un-crashing disks which have been corrupted. Most disks
- contain two copies of the FAT. This program enables the user to copy
- the second copy of the FAT over the first, in the event that the first
- copy of the FAT is corrupted. In normal operation, both copies of the
- FAT should be identical, so running this program on a good disk should
- have no adverse affects. HOWEVER, it is best to play it safe, and only
- run this program when trying to recover data from a crashed disk. If
- you have crashed a disk, and CHKDSK reports a large number of lost
- clusters and/or a "Probable non-DOS disk" message, then your FAT is
- probably corrupted. There is a possibility that only the first copy of
- the FAT was corrupted, but DOS's CHKDSK only checks the primary FAT.
- This program will allow you to copy the secondary FAT over the primary.
- If you then run CHKDSK, and are lucky, then hopefully you will get no
- errors. If you still do get errors, you then need to take drastic
- measures, such as using the CLEARFAT program.
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-
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- Command Format:
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- FATSWAP [d:]
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- d: Optional drive letter. If this is omitted, the default
- drive is used.
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- Examples:
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- FATSWAP A: (Will swap the FATs of drive A:)
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- FATSWAP (Will swap the FATs of the default drive)
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- This FIXDISK package is distributed as ShareWare. "ShareWare"
- means that you are granted free license to use and copy FIXDISK as much
- as you like, within the following restrictions:
-
- 1). It is distributed in its original, unmodified form,
- including all four programs and their documentation.
-
- 2). No fee is charged for use, copying or distribution (With
- the exception of nominal "per disk" copying charges, not to
- exceed $6.00 per disk).
-
- 3). The program may not be included with other goods or
- services supplied for a fee, unless written permission to
- do so is obtained in advance from the author.
-
- You are not required to register your shareware, but if you are using
- FIXDISK, and find it helpful, you are expected to register.
- Registration fees are as follows:
-
- Full Registration (w/full support) ........ $20.00
- Basic Registration (w/basic support) ...... $10.00
-
- Please make checks payable to Steven M. Georgiades. Note that you are
- not LEGALLY obligated to register, but if you use the software
- regularly, you are MORALLY obligated to do so. Aside from easing your
- conscience, basic registration will also get you a diskette containing
- the latest version of the software (unless you currently have the
- latest version, in which case I will send you the next major revision),
- a printed version of the documentation (8-1/2 x 11, unless you specify
- 5-1/2 x 8-1/2), and basic user support, which means that I will work
- with you to resolve problems, and will do minor customization. Full
- registration will get you everything that basic registration does, plus
- full user support, which includes telephone support and all major
- revisions of the software for two (2) years from the date of
- registration. Fully registered users will also receive new SMG
- releases from time to time for evaluation. In return for these
- evaluations, the user will receive full registration for the new
- software at no charge. When you register, please specify the name of
- the program, and the version number.
- Note that no support will be given to unregistered users EXCEPT in
- the case of MAJOR bugs which preclude the unregistered user from using
- the program. I will then do my best to resolve these problems so that
- the user may evaluate the software fully.
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- This program is provided AS IS without any warranty, expressed or
- implied, including but not limited to fitfulness for a particular
- purpose.
-
- If you have any questions or comments about this or any other SMG
- program, or if you would like to register any SMG Software, write to me
- at the following address:
-
- Steven M. Georgiades
- SMG Software
- 701-H South Hayward Street
- Anaheim, CA 92804
-
- Or leave a message for me on the Circuit Board:
-
- The Circuit Board RBBS
- SysOp: Dave Kleinschmidt
- (714) 778-0948
- 300/1200/2400 Baud, No Fee
-
- All SMG Software is initially released to the public through the
- Circuit Board. The latest version of any SMG Software can always be
- found there.
-
- A diskette containing all of the latest SMG Software can be obtained by
- sending a check or money order for $6.00 to the above address. Make
- all checks payable to Steven M. Georgiades. Thank you.
-