In my experience, this sounds pretty serious. When I
had similar problems I would automatically back up
my files, re-initialize the hard drive, and reinstall the
software. It takes about an hour to complete. I don't
understand the source of your hesitation but I'd bet
it's the only fix short of buying a new hard drive.
If you follow that route make sure you leave directories
0 and 1 free. The operating system uses those directories
for administrative purposes.
If you have problems I found Linda Turner at BD to be very
helpful. The first time I had this kind of problem she walked
me through it successfully.
Gene Pizzo/UCONN Health
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From: Nick Goulding
To: cyto-inbox
Subject: Ailing HP340 system
Date: Thursday, February 06, 1997 9:17AM
The Consort 32 system software on our HP340 workstation
is misbehaving. It loses files and directories, will not
access certain directories and has lost volume #46.
We can still run Lysis II and all the file utilities
but can only store data files in one directory (#11:/APP/MAST/)
Can we get things fixed without re-initialising and re-installing
all the software?
Would be glad of any assistance.
Nick J Goulding PhD
Head, Arthritis Research Section
Dept of Biochemical Pharmacology
The Medical College of St Bartholomew's Hospital
Charterhouse Square
London EC1M 6BQ
UK
Tel: UK (0) 171 982 6128
Fax: UK (0) 171 982 6076