On Monday, October 28, 2002, at 03:49 AM, Amber wrote: > So...how do I zero out this hard drive ? I can't remember which disk I > used last time. Is it the OS X install disk that I boot off to > reinitialize ? I'm sick of messing around with this computer and just > want to get it running normally or at least see if there really is > something wrong with the hard drive.
in a situation like this, when a drive has gone south twice, i do a Zero All Data. use the OS 9 CD. use Drive Setup. highlite your drive, go to the Functions Menu and choose "Initialization Options". check the Zero All Data option, then OK. in the main DSU window, hit initialize. if this happens again, there's probably something wrong with the drive. -- The iMac List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | - Epson Stylus Color 580 Printers - new at $69 | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> iMac List info: <http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:imac-list@;mail.maclaunch.com> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:imac-list-off@;mail.maclaunch.com> For digest mode, email: <mailto:imac-list-digest@;mail.maclaunch.com> Subscription questions: <mailto:listmom@;lemlists.com> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/imac-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
