Re: [NTLK] Mad Newton ate my storage card: a plea for help.

From: Matthew Reidsma (matthew_at_reidsrow.com)
Date: Tue Oct 28 2003 - 12:06:17 PST


On Tuesday, October 28, 2003, at 02:21 PM, Eckhart Köppen wrote:

> On Tue, 28 Oct 2003 13:43:10 -0500, Matthew Reidsma wrote:
>> I received an error stating that there was a problem with Daniel
>> Package, and it could not be activated. I assumed that it was a
>> problem
>> with the Newt, restarted and tried to reload the package. I got the
>> same error.
>
> This is usually an error with the package file itself, i.e. in most
> cases, the file is corrupt or the transfer to the Newton fails.
>
>> How can I retrieve my 2Mbs without
>> resorting to wiping the card? Any help will be appreciated.
>
> Can you delete the Audio soup? Otherwise, the problem seems to be
> deeper. I've no idea what a partial install of a store part does, but
> maybe Paul G. or Philz has some clue.
>

I solved the problem. Sort of. I just moved the packages and stores I
wanted to keep from the card to the internal store and wiped the card.
Moved the packages back and *viola!* Plenty of room left. :)

Doesn't really help the solution, but it works now for me, and that's
all that matters. :)

-Matthew

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