Sorry for the scanty info. I have both ME and XP. I've stopped using ME due
to frequent hanging and comming up with the blue screen. I formatted the
partition and re-installed ME but continued having the problem. I am yet to
get a solution for that problem. I wish I knew what makes the PC hang. It
was then that I decidedv to be using XP. It has also hang once or twice but
this is the first major problem I have. On anti-virus, I have AVG. Let me
point out that I'm not online and therefore unable to execute the HOUSECALL
option. I'll try to get the latest AVG update and check for viruses.
Once again, thanx
-----Original Message-----
From: Joe Lore [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Tuesday, March 16, 2004 1:27 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: [PCBUILD] - diskette problem
HI,
First of all if you have a regular floppy disk, it does not use an IDE
cable, it uses a floppy cable. If you are using a ZIP drive (does not
read floppies) or a SuperDrive (also reads floppies) that would be an
IDE Device and depending on the BIOS may be set as drive A:
When I have a system component that was working and all of a sudden
stops, my first thought is to check for a virus. Even if the system is
loaded with a anti virus software, a new virus may be out causing the
problem.
I will go on line and use www.housecall.antivirus.com by trend micro and
check the system.
It has found things that installed antivirus software has not found.
Secondly, You did not mention which OS you are using. Do you have a
known good, virus free, bootable diskette? Like a win 95 or 98 setup
disk. Can you change your BIOS settings and try and boot from this
diskette? This may also help determine if it is really a hardware
problem or a software problem.
Thanks and have a Great Day!
Joe Lore
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Hi All,
I've been uable to use my floppy disk the last 2 days. Whenever I load a
diskette I get the message "A: not accessible. No ID address mark on
floppy disk" I've checked the IDE cable and it looks OK. Pse help
someone
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