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Old Maxtor tools v3.03
Name: Petit Jean Date: February 10, 2004 at 07:50:15 Pacific OS: All CPU/Ram: All
Comment:
Those with older Maxtor or Quantum hard drives may use the 2001 v3.03 of the Maxtor tools PowerMax diagnostics and MaxBlast tools.I have tested the Power Diag program on a Quantum Fireball CR6.4A 6.4GB and it works well to run the tests to certify the drive.These programs should be uploaded to other service websites for safe keeping:Maxtor does not offer them anymore. http://ptm2.cc.utu.fi/ftp/hd-cd-fd/tools/ Download dcp286.exe,maxplast.dcp and powermax.dcp.To make a diskette copy the file at the root of one of your drive like C.Insert a diskette in the A drive and run the programs in a dos windowed session. dcp286.exe c:\maxplast.dcp a: (press enter) dcp286.exe c:\powermax.dcp a: (press enter) Good luck.
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