Old HDF files

MageMaster · 05 October 2018, 00:17

Is there a way to look at a HDF file and seeing the startup-sequence or other to possibly choose a working config for WinUAE, Machine specs etc?

It used to work, but now doesn't. I got the file from a friend that I'm no longer in contact with and I don't have the original config files either.

I've tried a couple things remarking statements in the startup-sequence. The first one just dumps me to the shell, and beyond that I get a some guru-meditation errors. I found this today to possibly give me some insights to on interpreting the guru.

https://amigalove.com/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=500

I'm learning!

desiv · 05 October 2018, 00:22

No automatic way I am aware of..
When I have issues, I usually choose the "Boot with no startup-sequence" in the early kickstart menu and then "ed s/startup-sequence" to take a look. Commenting out most everything that isn't "required." Then I start uncommenting things one at a time.
Good luck!

AMIGASYSTEM · 05 October 2018, 00:40

Add this hardFile as a second HD, or start WinUAE from Workbench Floppy, in this way you can examine the Hardfile.

malko · 05 October 2018, 08:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by AMIGASYSTEM

Add this hardFile as a second HD, or start WinUAE from Workbench Floppy, in this way you can examine the Hardfile.

Same advice on my side

MageMaster · 05 October 2018, 21:48

Thanks. I'll give it a go.
I had another thought too is to possibly get a "default" startup to replace the file while going over it.

05 October 2018, 00:17	#1
MageMaster Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: USA Posts: 106	Old HDF files Is there a way to look at a HDF file and seeing the startup-sequence or other to possibly choose a working config for WinUAE, Machine specs etc? It used to work, but now doesn't. I got the file from a friend that I'm no longer in contact with and I don't have the original config files either. I've tried a couple things remarking statements in the startup-sequence. The first one just dumps me to the shell, and beyond that I get a some guru-meditation errors. I found this today to possibly give me some insights to on interpreting the guru. https://amigalove.com/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=500 I'm learning!

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05 October 2018, 00:22	#2
desiv Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Salem, OR Posts: 1,767	No automatic way I am aware of.. When I have issues, I usually choose the "Boot with no startup-sequence" in the early kickstart menu and then "ed s/startup-sequence" to take a look. Commenting out most everything that isn't "required." Then I start uncommenting things one at a time. Good luck!

05 October 2018, 00:40	#3
AMIGASYSTEM Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Brindisi (Italy) Age: 70 Posts: 8,248	Add this hardFile as a second HD, or start WinUAE from Workbench Floppy, in this way you can examine the Hardfile.

05 October 2018, 21:48	#5
MageMaster Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: USA Posts: 106	Thanks. I'll give it a go. I had another thought too is to possibly get a "default" startup to replace the file while going over it.

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