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Old September 1st 04, 01:47 AM
DRIFT-O-MATIC
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Which disk are you booting from when you get that

message ?

I get the message: "invalid system disk" when I boot to
the floppy drive.
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Old September 1st 04, 02:30 AM
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Sounds like not a bootable (system) floppy.

"DRIFT-O-MATIC" wrote in message
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-----Original Message-----
Which disk are you booting from when you get that

message ?

I get the message: "invalid system disk" when I boot to
the floppy drive.


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Old September 1st 04, 07:20 PM
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-----Original Message-----
Sounds like not a bootable (system) floppy.


I don't understand it. I downloaded several
bootdisks,and utilities from different sites, including
Maxtor. I followed the instructions for copying them to
floppy. However, whenever I boot to A:\ , I get
the "invalid system disk".
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Old September 1st 04, 08:19 PM
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Hi,

Sounds like a bad floppy drive.
Here are some steps to take for troubleshooting floppy drive problems.
1. Check to see if drive is unchecked in Tweakui.
2. Check system to make sure it is free of a Virus or Spyware.
3. If installed, turn off Dr. Solomon anti virus program.
4. Restart the computer. Hold CTRL while the system is booting.
Pick Command prompt only and test the drive. Type DIR and press enter.
You should see the directory tree.
5. Restart your computer by holding down the ctrl key and use the
"boot menu" to enter a safe mode windows session. Then in Device
Manager, locate and delete floppy drives *and* the floppy disk controllers.
Restart to see if Win98 re-detects properly.
6. If using a tape backup unit, remove/disconnect to see if
floppy function returns; if so, hunt for new tape drivers.
7. If using Norton Utilities, upgrade to 3.07 (or later, if
available) and/or disable Disk Doctor against the floppy drive.
8. Start | Run | msconfig | Selective startup | Un-select all
entries | restart | turn on one startup item, in turn, with restarts
between | when floppy ceases to function, you know the problem
is in the last file activated, so search and edit as needed.
9. CMOS settings are incorrect: write down all settings, then
re-set to defaults, restart to CMOS, re-enter the written down settings.
10. CMOS settings are incorrect: if "Swap Floppies" is enabled,
disable it.
11. Ribbon cables are 180 degrees out, or otherwise
mis-aligned/tilted: to correct, properly position connectors and
tracer color wire always to pin number 1 at both ends.

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"DRIFT-O-MATIC" wrote

-----Original Message-----
Sounds like not a bootable (system) floppy.


I don't understand it. I downloaded several
bootdisks,and utilities from different sites, including
Maxtor. I followed the instructions for copying them to
floppy. However, whenever I boot to A:\ , I get
the "invalid system disk".



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Old September 1st 04, 09:15 PM
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Format a floppy and include the system files as part of the format and the
resulting floppy will be bootable.

Or Go to Control panel | Add Remove Programs | Staratup Disk.

You can then copy your application to the floppy.

"DRIFT-O-MATIC" wrote in message
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-----Original Message-----
Sounds like not a bootable (system) floppy.


I don't understand it. I downloaded several
bootdisks,and utilities from different sites, including
Maxtor. I followed the instructions for copying them to
floppy. However, whenever I boot to A:\ , I get
the "invalid system disk".


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Old September 3rd 04, 12:35 AM
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OMG, you're not going to beleive this! I went through
all the wiring again, and found that the data cable was
flip-flopped. I turned it around, and was able to make
everything work. I must have done this when I was
scavanging pieces parts. Geeeeeeeeeez! What a waste of
time. Thanks, everyone, for all your help.

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Old September 3rd 04, 01:10 AM
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Hi,

Yes I would believe it! So many time the most simple things are overlooked.
Glad to hear you have it fixed.

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"DRIFT-O-MATIC" wrote
OMG, you're not going to beleive this! I went through
all the wiring again, and found that the data cable was
flip-flopped. I turned it around, and was able to make
everything work. I must have done this when I was
scavanging pieces parts. Geeeeeeeeeez! What a waste of
time. Thanks, everyone, for all your help.



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Old September 5th 04, 02:53 AM
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I finally got it to work! The data cable was turned the
wrong way. Geeeez, what a waste of time that was.
Thaks, everyone, for your help and patience.

 




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