I recently had a partition reported as "failed" Tech Tool Pro 3.0.3 test of the OS 9.1 partition on an ATA IDE drive. Although I hadn't been using this computer recently, it had worked well when last used several weeks ago, and I was testing it to start using it as a backup while I was installing a ZIF and new HD on my other "primary" G3 computer. TTPro suggested that I do a surface scan and reinstall the System software.
My question is that since I have OS 8.6 on the other partition of this drive, and it tested as "passed" with TTPro, can I do a surface scan of the "bad" OS 9.1 partition and just do a new "clean install" of OS 9.1 on the bad partition and not have to reformat the entire drive and repartition it ( and thus destroy all the data and applications )? The data is backed up and I have all the install disks so I can start over, but would prefer not to waste the time, if it's not necessary. Any help appreciated. Don Parsons -- G-List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- We have Apple Refurbished Monitors in stock! | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-List list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
