George Mogiljansky wrote: >> Another Compaq drive doesn't boot; any version of >> Apple formatting app (Drive Set-up) has the same >> warning: "this drive has protected drivers, but can >> still be initialized". The model# is ST9816AG. Sooooo . . . what's the problem exactly? If DS allows you to initialize the drive isn't that what you seek anyhow? What happens when (if) you tried to initialize it?
and Bruce Johnson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> replied: >These Compaq things are a giant PITA. I don't think you can do this >sort of thing Try Low Level formatting it in Drive Setup. Ouch! DS shouldn't let you LLF an ATA device, but just in case it does . . . DON'T DO IT! ATA drives cannot be LLF, and the attempt _could_ make it difficult or impossible to use the drive. However, perhaps Bruce is thinking of 'zero all data'? Dan K -- PowerBooks is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Enter To Win A | -- Canon PowerShot Digital Cameras start at $299 | Free iBook! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> PowerBooks list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/powerbooks.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/powerbooks%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
