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- FATSWAP : Copy Second Copy of FAT to First Program
- Version 1.00, 04-Mar-1987
- SMG Software
-
- (C) Copyright 1987 by
- Steven Georgiades
- All Rights Reserved
-
-
-
- Most disks contain two copies of the FAT. This program enables
- the user to copy the second copy of the FAT over the first, in the
- event that the first copy of the FAT is corrupted. In normal
- operation, both copies of the FAT should be identical, so running this
- program on a good disk should have no adverse affects. HOWEVER, it is
- best to play it safe, and only run this program when trying to recover
- data from a crashed disk. If you have crashed a disk, and CHKDSK
- reports a large number of lost clusters and/or a "Probable non-DOS
- disk" message, then your FAT is probably corrupted. There is a
- possibility that only the first copy of the FAT was corrupted, but
- DOS's CHKDSK only checks the primary FAT. This program will allow you
- to copy the secondary FAT over the primary. If you then run CHKDSK,
- and are lucky, then hopefully you will get no errors. If you still do
- get errors, you then need to take drastic measures, such as using the
- CLEARFAT program.
-
-
-
- Command Format:
-
- FATSWAP [d:]
-
- d: Optional drive letter. If this is omitted, the default
- drive is used.
-
-
- Examples:
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- FATSWAP A: (Will swap the FATs of drive A:)
-
- FATSWAP (Will swap the FATs of the default drive)
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-
- This software is hereby released into the public domain, and may
- therefore be freely copied and distributed within the following
- restrictions:
-
- 1). It is distributed in its original, unmodified form, including
- source code and documentation.
-
- 2). No fee is charged for use, copying or distribution.
-
- 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.
-
- 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, write to me at the following address:
-
- Steven M. Georgiades
- SMG Software
- 701-H South Hayward Street
- Anaheim, CA 92804
-
-
- If you are using this program and find it of value, your contribution
- in any amount ($5.00 suggested) will be greatly appreciated. Make
- checks payable to Steven M. Georgiades.
- Thank you.
-