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TSTF 2.0
Floppy drive tester
for automated batch file
programs
by
Bob Eyer
[73230,2620]
Feb 6, 1991
Syntax:
TSTF driveletter or drive
Discussion:
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For those who use batch files to automate formatting floppy disks
or do other automated work with floppy drives, there is a need for
a very small and simple program which returns errorlevels,
depending on the drive response. TSTF is one solution to this
problem.
TSTF accepts either a or A: or a: as its argument, and any drive
may be tested.
The returns are as follows:
Errorlevel Meaning
0 No error (drive ok)
1 Drive error
[Unformatted disk or
Drive door open]
2 Improper command line syntax (displays help)
Execution time depends on the particular drive and the disk
parameter table for each. Generally, 5.25" floppy drives will
require several seconds to test, and other types of floppy drives
less than 1 second.
DISCLAIMER:
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This program is circulated as public domain without any guarantee
or warranty; and the user, by downloading this program, or any
variant thereof or by receiving it or any of its versions in any
other form, agrees to accept full responsibility for its use. It
is therefore understood that the user accepts this program or any
previous version as is.
Bob Eyer The author may also be reached at
Compuserve [73230,2620] ROSE MEDIA 416-733-2285 (Main Conf)
Toronto or
Canada CANADA REMOTE 416-629-7044 (IBM Conf)
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End of documentation.