Re: [NTLK] 16MB linear flash card problems

From: José Luis Moro (joseluismoro_at_mac.com)
Date: Thu Mar 14 2002 - 12:30:34 EST


>=20
> On 14/03/02 12:19, "Jos=3DE9 Luis Moro" <joseluismoro_at_mac.com> wrote:
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>> I was trying to erase my 16 MB flash card in order to defragment using t=
h=3D
> e
>> card dialog ("erase"), but the Newt broke down and restarted each time I
>> tried. Trying to erase the contents manually I started with the packages=
 =3D
> an=3D3D
>> d
>> deleted all except DatesB(Jobs) or something alike, which could not be
>> flattened (Newt broke down).
>> =3D20
>> Afterwards I ejected the card and tried to start without it, which worke=
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> .
>> But ... now I cannot activate the card, because each time I insert it, t=
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>> Newt freezes trying to activate the first package. I could find no way t=
o
>> circumvent it.
>> =3D20
>> Can anyone of you geeks help me??
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> Did you check the FAQ? I thought there was a mention on how to possibly w=
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> k
> around this problem.
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> Anyway, open the Prefs, then insert your card. You should be prompted to
> confirm the card erasure without the Newton trying to load anything on it=
.
>=20
> -Laurent.

Thanks a lot. Should have tried the FAQs first ...

This list is really incredible!

Jos=E9 Luis

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