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Thisita wrote:
- Why does it fragment so easily?
- Can it be fixed?
It can be possibly be improved. It depends on the hard disk manufacturer and their implementation of S.M.A.R.T.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/S.M.A.R.T.[^]
Most manufacturers these days have added intelligent disk writing to increase chances of writing to contiguous disk sectors. You should go into the BIOS and check if SMART has been disabled. It is possible that HP has hidden this BIOS setting or removed it completely.
As the other Dave has stated, there is no way to completely prevent fragmented disk writes, there are no guarantees.
-Randor (David Delaune)
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Thanks
- Well, it seems SMART capabilities(if any) are hidden, which I always thought were used for warning you about eminent hard disk failure
-Fragmentation is said to be 19%, but the bars that MS gives us are 90% red
"Shorter of breath,
and one day closer to death." ~Pink Floyd
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Look at the report, not the graphics. The graphic bar you see can only show you a very small percentage of the disk space. 19% isn't bad at all.
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how to read data from hard disk using int86() function??i have used the 0x13 interrupt and then passed
0x42 to a.h.ah.but m not too sure of wat m reading
prashant jain malviya national institute of technology
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Ummm, that function doesn't exist in the Win32 API. INT86 and INT86X were part of QBasic 2 and 3, many, Many, MANY years ago.
This is doable using the Win32 API CreateFile and various other functions, but without further details about what you're doing and using, it's difficult to describe.
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actually i am trying to make read the data from a hard disk using dos.i am using dos because of memory requirements.in os after win98 this function does not work.
prashant jain malviya national institute of technology
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I believe 0x26 interrupt was the old DOS absolute disk write. I believe you should look at the Digital Mars compiler, as it still supports dos_abs_disk_write() and other ancient function calls. In addition it supports COFF format and can generate a MS-DOS stub.
http://www.digitalmars.com/rtl/dos.html#dos_abs_disk_write[^]
Best Wishes,
-Randor (David Delaune)
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The problem with using the old DOS functions under WinNT kernels is that, one, DOS doesn't exist anymore (except for a compatibilty box), and two, the functions are off-limits to user mode applications.
I already told you under today's O/S, you have to use the Win32 API to do what you want.
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Not sure if this is the right forum, but I'll give it a try. I've googled this without getting an answer. Does anyone know how to programatically eject a PCMCIA card (In this case a Novatel AirCard)? Does .NET have this functionality, or is there something in the win32 API?
Thanks,
Mel
"We may not be the smartest in the world, but we're the smartest you've got." (a co-worker to our manager)
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I was under the impression that PCMCIA card's had a hardware only locking and ejector system? Or am I thinking of the wrong cards?
They're the ones which you have to push in to release, then the button sticks out a bit and then you have to push it back in to lock it again?
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Sorry. I should have clarified what I meant by "eject". What I want to do is to "stop" the card. The equivalent of clicking on the systray icon and stopping the card for "safe" removal.
"We may not be the smartest in the world, but we're the smartest you've got."
-a co-worker, speaking to our manager
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Ahhh right  uhhh I'd think theres probably an API call for that ... but unfortunatly I have no idea what it would be sorry.
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cant be done.
Truth is the subjection of reality to an individuals perception
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Hi all
I cannot formate my c: Drive using windows Xp Inbuilt function(Formate Drive)
Anyone has idea what to do?
Is there any other way to formate c Drive.
I have partitioned my disk into 5 drives
C:[Old Windows XP]-> this drive doesn't formated using formate option.
D:
E:
F:
G:[Working Windows XP]
My wingows is in Drive G.
 Please help : Thanks
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Please Dont Cross Post Messages...
U Wil be answered....
This is all concerned about Hardware...
Thanks for your co-operation
SAJAN A PILLAI
C#.NET Programmer
TELESOFT INDIA PVT LTD...
BANGALORE
"Winners don't do different things. They do things differently. ...
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Insert the Windows XP Bootable CD May Be Solution.
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do one thing if u have Partition magic Bootable disk insert it and check that is the drive locate in information check its file system
The Stifler
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Bugs can neither be created nor be removed from software by a developer. They can only be converted from one form to another. The total number of bugs in the software always remain constant.
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Hello everyone..
I am trying to use a POS terminal as a smart card reader. I read two articles about smart card framework which was written by Oliver but It seems I can't establish a connection between my POS terminal and my PC. I pluged terminal's rs232 output and one of my USB ports. Am I doing this work completly wrong or what? Any suggestions or help will be appreciated.
Thanks a lot..
Revelation 22:13
Revelation 22:13
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How can i identify a system uniquely using the hardware information such as Processor ID and MAC Address.
And how can I get the Processor ID.
Best Regards,
M. J. Jaya Chitra
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Did you even try searching this site before asking? I know - silly question with an obvious answer...
http://www.codeproject.com/cs/system/GetHardwareInformation.asp[^]
"Why don't you tie a kerosene-soaked rag around your ankles so the ants won't climb up and eat your candy ass..." - Dale Earnhardt, 1997
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"...the staggering layers of obscenity in your statement make it a work of art on so many levels." - Jason Jystad, 10/26/2001
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thanks buddy
i already went through it in that i get processor id value same in all the machines which is having dual core.
Best Regards,
M. J. Jaya Chitra
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Win32_ComputerSystemProduct.UUID
before c# there was darkness
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hi, i got problem with my usb, it contain movie and when i want to delete that movie, it cannot error message says that that program is running but i already close the file, after that i try to unplug and plug again and after that try to delete instantly but it doesnt work , i tried to format disk but it said any disk utilities still running in this drive, but that drive only contain movie and i am not openning movie already, can you solve this
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Try this:
http://www.codeguru.com/Cpp/W-P/files/fileio/article.php/c1287/[^]
When you delete a file that's locked by another process, you could corrupt the other process, but then I assume you already know that. This may or may not work, and if it trashes your system, I won't be accepting responsibility.
How did I find it? Google - again. Over 3.9 million search results returned.
I apologize ahead of time if anyone thinks this reply exhibits a bad attitude. Well, not really, but you never know what pansy-ass overly sensitive individuals might be reading this.
"Why don't you tie a kerosene-soaked rag around your ankles so the ants won't climb up and eat your candy ass..." - Dale Earnhardt, 1997
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"...the staggering layers of obscenity in your statement make it a work of art on so many levels." - Jason Jystad, 10/26/2001
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Hi,
I'm looking for ideas on having a single PC with 5 or more independant Display outputs, prefably able to run 3D/DirectX output on any of them.
What hardware configurations should I be looking into?
An Embedded solution would be nice, but any tips are welcome 
Thanks
Stormblade.
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