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- MARK : Mark/UnMark Bad Cluster Program
- Version 2.31, 12-Jan-1987
- SMG Software
-
- (C) Copyright 1986,1987 by
- Steven Georgiades
- All Rights Reserved
-
-
-
- This program enables the user to easily mark or unmark a cluster
- as bad. The first cluster on any disk is considered to be #2.
- Sometimes you will find a cluster on your disk that you suspect is
- bad, even though FORMAT, CHKDSK, etc. do not flag it as bad. If this
- is the case, you can use MARK to manually mark that cluster as bad.
- Note that mark will only let you mark a cluster if that cluster is
- currently unused. If the cluster you wish to mark bad is in use, use
- the OWNER program to determine which file is using that cluster, copy
- that file to another name, delete the original file (to free the
- cluster) and THEN mark the cluster as bad.
-
-
- Command Format:
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- MARK [d:] [/Q | /U | /M] n
-
- d: Optional drive letter. If this is omitted, the default
- drive is used.
-
- /Q Query switch. The current status of the following clusters
- will be returned. If no other switch is specified, Query
- is assumed.
-
- /U Un-mark switch. The following clusters will be un-marked.
-
- /M Mark switch. The following clusters will be marked as bad.
-
- n Cluster Number, in decimal. The first data cluster is 2.
-
-
- Examples:
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- MARK 0 (Will give an *ERROR*, first cluster is 2)
-
- MARK 23 (Will return the current status of cluster 23 of
- the current disk)
-
- MARK A: /Q 14 (Will return the current status of cluster 14 on
- drive A:)
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- MARK /M 2 (Will mark cluster 2 of the current disk as bad)
-
- MARK B: /U 10 (Will unmark cluster 10 of drive B: as bad)
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- This software is distributed as ShareWare. "ShareWare" means that
- you are granted free license to use and copy this software as much as
- you like, within the following restrictions:
-
- 1). It is distributed in its original, unmodified form,
- including program and 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
- the program, and find it helpful, you are expected to register.
- Registration fees are as follows:
-
- Full Registration (w/full support) ........ $15.00
- 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
- 6-1/4 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.
-