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invalid media type reading drive C
Name: dogg96 Date: January 17, 2000 at 08:03:00 Pacific
Comment:
when I start my computer it gives me the error "Invalid media type reading drive C Abort,Retry,Fail?" Anyone have any idea how to fix this one?? i'm running in dos so I have no windows.
Name: Chris Date: January 17, 2000 at 16:44:52 Pacific
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I would run fdisk. if that came up with "no fixed disk present" then there is a problem with either the controller or the ribbon cable. if fdisk finds a hard drive, then the only way to fix it would be to format the drive. if there is a problem with the drive, it will not allow you to format it.
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Response Number 2
Name: Ryan Cooley Date: January 18, 2000 at 15:07:36 Pacific
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Check your CMOS settings. It really sounds like they are off. If you are sure they are correct, run fdisk/mbr to attempt to fix the problem.
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Response Number 3
Name: Laurentiu Date: July 25, 2000 at 10:36:49 Pacific
Reply:
GIVE US SOME MORE DETAILS ABOUT HOW TO SOLVE THESE PROBLEM,BECAUSE WE'RE DYING, MAN........
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Response Number 4
Name: Laurentiu Date: July 25, 2000 at 10:37:47 Pacific
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GIVE US SOME MORE DETAILS ABOUT HOW TO SOLVE THIS PROBLEM,BECAUSE WE'RE DYING, MAN........
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