[CS-FSLUG] Reformatting for Win95

[David M.]

On Thursday 20 January 2005 05:58 pm, Tim Young wrote:
> Most of the older computers needed a tool to be able to use the LBA stuff.
> Linux has that all built into it.
>
> To install an LBA tool, you may need to open the box, look at the HD, and
> see what brand it is.  Then go to that maker's web-page and download their
> HD tools.  Those tools usually make a botable floppy, which you then use to
> install the LBA stuff.
>
> Then you should be able to see a bit more of the HD.
>
> Oh.  Also you should make sure that the BIOS has the right settings for the
> HD.  Computers of that vintage were not always set to autodetect the HD. 
> That, also, could result in your not seeing the whole thing.

When I need to, I use Maxtors hard drive utility. It works on every drive with 
no problem. I've used it so many times, I have a floppy of it in several 
different place I go to fix computers. It's the best hard drive utility I've 
ever seen on a floppy.

-- 
David M.