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MARK : Mark/UnMark Bad Cluster Program
Version 2.31, 12-Jan-1987
SMG Software
(C) Copyright 1986,1987 by
Steven Georgiades
All Rights Reserved
This program enables the user to easily mark or unmark a cluster
as bad. The first cluster on any disk is considered to be #2.
Sometimes you will find a cluster on your disk that you suspect is
bad, even though FORMAT, CHKDSK, etc. do not flag it as bad. If this
is the case, you can use MARK to manually mark that cluster as bad.
Note that mark will only let you mark a cluster if that cluster is
currently unused. If the cluster you wish to mark bad is in use, use
the OWNER program to determine which file is using that cluster, copy
that file to another name, delete the original file (to free the
cluster) and THEN mark the cluster as bad.
Command Format:
MARK [d:] [/Q | /U | /M] n
d: Optional drive letter. If this is omitted, the default
drive is used.
/Q Query switch. The current status of the following clusters
will be returned. If no other switch is specified, Query
is assumed.
/U Un-mark switch. The following clusters will be un-marked.
/M Mark switch. The following clusters will be marked as bad.
n Cluster Number, in decimal. The first data cluster is 2.
Examples:
MARK 0 (Will give an *ERROR*, first cluster is 2)
MARK 23 (Will return the current status of cluster 23 of
the current disk)
MARK A: /Q 14 (Will return the current status of cluster 14 on
drive A:)
MARK /M 2 (Will mark cluster 2 of the current disk as bad)
MARK B: /U 10 (Will unmark cluster 10 of drive B: as bad)
MARK, Version 2.31 Page 2
This software is distributed as ShareWare. "ShareWare" means that
you are granted free license to use and copy this software as much as
you like, within the following restrictions:
1). It is distributed in its original, unmodified form,
including program and documentation.
2). No fee is charged for use, copying or distribution (With
the exception of nominal "per disk" copying charges, not to
exceed $6.00 per disk).
3). The program may not be included with other goods or
services supplied for a fee, unless written permission to
do so is obtained in advance from the author.
You are not required to register your shareware, but if you are using
the program, and find it helpful, you are expected to register.
Registration fees are as follows:
Full Registration (w/full support) ........ $15.00
Basic Registration (w/basic support) ...... $10.00
Please make checks payable to Steven M. Georgiades. Note that you are
not LEGALLY obligated to register, but if you use the software
regularly, you are MORALLY obligated to do so. Aside from easing your
conscience, basic registration will also get you a diskette containing
the latest version of the software (unless you currently have the
latest version, in which case I will send you the next major revision),
a printed version of the documentation (8-1/2 x 11, unless you specify
6-1/4 x 8-1/2), and basic user support, which means that I will work
with you to resolve problems, and will do minor customization. Full
registration will get you everything that basic registration does, plus
full user support, which includes telephone support and all major
revisions of the software for two (2) years from the date of
registration. Fully registered users will also receive new SMG
releases from time to time for evaluation. In return for these
evaluations, the user will receive full registration for the new
software at no charge. When you register, please specify the name of
the program, and the version number.
Note that no support will be given to unregistered users EXCEPT in
the case of MAJOR bugs which preclude the unregistered user from using
the program. I will then do my best to resolve these problems so that
the user may evaluate the software fully.
MARK, Version 2.31 Page 3
This program is provided AS IS without any warranty, expressed or
implied, including but not limited to fitfulness for a particular
purpose.
If you have any questions or comments about this or any other SMG
program, or if you would like to register any SMG Software, write to me
at the following address:
Steven M. Georgiades
SMG Software
701-H South Hayward Street
Anaheim, CA 92804
Or leave a message for me on the Circuit Board:
The Circuit Board RBBS
SysOp: Dave Kleinschmidt
(714) 778-0948
300/1200/2400 Baud, No Fee
All SMG Software is initially released to the public through the
Circuit Board. The latest version of any SMG Software can always be
found there.
A diskette containing all of the latest SMG Software can be obtained by
sending a check or money order for $6.00 to the above address. Make
all checks payable to Steven M. Georgiades. Thank you.