robin ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) wrote: > It probably won't work, since if the file is unreadable because of > physical damage, you shouldn't be able to copy it either. Worth a try, > though. "Bad file" can cover a multitude of errors, and doesn't > necessarily mean that the file is corrupted. Have you upgraded any > libraries since the last time you installed it? Games are notoriously > subject to this kind of compatibility problem. If that is the case, then > all you can do (assuming you don't want to downgrade your system) is > either find a more recent binary of the game or compile from source code > (if the source is available). > > Sir Robin Thx guys, so far no joy, dd and cp are still gining me input/output errors on 1 file 187MB. I will try other pc's and drives when I get home from work.
thx again, 8) -- RickS "It is common sense to take a method and try it. If it fails, admit it frankly and try another. But above all, try something." -F.D.Roosevelt ____________________________________________________ Want to buy your Pack or Services from Mandriva? Go to http://store.mandriva.com Join the Club : http://www.mandrivaclub.com ____________________________________________________
