I have used TIP (Trouble In Paradise) myself and found it to be a very
thorough program, but be aware that running the test, particularly on a
parallel-port drive, takes FOREVER.  And you don't get really good,
conclusive information as to whether a problem is with the drive or a
particular Zip disk unless you've run it more than once.

This is not a complaint, mind you, just informing people to expect to
have quite some time available if they plan to run the program.

-JOWj.

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On Sun, 11 Apr 1999, Frank Suszka wrote:

> While I was out and about looking to see what I could see, I remembered
> a site that had a free program to test for and possible discover a
> impending "Click of Death."
>
> This site is non other than Steve Gibson who is the author of SpinRite.
> Don't know why I forgot about the fine work he does and the outstanding
> information he has uncovered about the "Click" So, you may find the
> software and much more information at,http://grc.com
>
> Look for the heading, "Trouble In Paradise"
> http://grc.com/clickdeath.htm and download the program and if you like,
> venture into the site for other valuable information on this issue.

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