[Broni]

I'd run full test.

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Ok, will let you know tomorrow. Thanks
When I ESC, and it send me to DOS what command do I use to Exit ???

[jazzy56]

Ok, will let you know tomorrow. Thanks
When I ESC, and it send me to DOS what command do I use to Exit ???

[Broni]

I'm not sure. It's been a while since I tested Samsung drive.
When at DOS prompt, it's safe to simply turn the computer off using power button.

[jazzy56]

Hi, I am trying to back up my computer, this takes a while. The Low Level Format is going to erase my harddrive< Is this what we are doing??? I read this on Samsungs web. Thanks

OH, I also discovered today, that any Cd or DVD I try to play will not work. I put several CD's in, and checked my computer, it shows the disk and whats on it but it will only run for a minute then quit it never loads. Along with not being able to read my card reader to download photo's this was a surprise.

[Broni]

The Low Level Format is going to erase my harddrive

Yes, it will. You're supposed to run test, not format.

[jazzy56]

I do not understand, I ran the DRIVE Diagnostic yesterday. And it said Hard Drive has no errors. After that this stuff below appears and that is what erases my drive. What am I doing wrong? I followed the instructions exactly as the pictures showed on the additional info when I went to Tackteck . Thanks


Functions
DRIVE DIAGNOSTIC
LOW LEVEL FORMAT
SET MAX ADDRESS
SET MAX UDMA MODE
AAM MODE (Automatic Acoustic Management)
LBA MODE
ENABLE SMART
DISABLE SMART
INFORMATION
AUTO DETECT
ABOUT ESTOOL
EXIT TO DOS
Top screen

[Broni]

Now I see what you're talking about. Leave it alone then.

I'm not sure what else we can do here, short of backing up your data, and reinstalling Windows.

[jazzy56]

I cannot back up anything my Cd will not work. You Think I need to Reinstall Windows??? I have a watch on a Media edition disk on Ebay !!

[Broni]

Honestly, I see no other option.
You can use USB stick for backing up your data. You can get 8GB stick for under $20. Lot of space.

[jazzy56]

Sounds Great, Walmart is running a sale on them. I will not be able to get there until late Sunday. I have never used one. Are instructions available to guide you through. Have a great weelend. thanks

[Broni]

You just plug one in, and it's ready to go.

[jazzy56]

I have the flash drive, Now can you tell me how to back up my computer. Thanks

[Broni]

Well, you can't back up a whole computer on a flash drive, but you can backup your data (files) by copy/paste commands.

[jazzy56]

What Do I need to copy ????

[Broni]

I don't know what you need. Any files (pictures, music, etc.) you can't live without.