05 May 2021, 23:11 | #1 |
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Access a .hdf file that won't boot
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I have lost acces to a .hdf file which means I can't boot it. This followed upgrading to update 2 in OS 4.1 and editing the startup file. I have another OS 4.1 installation that boots ok. Is there a way to acces the damaged .hdf file from the working emulation? For example is it possible to mount the damaged .hdf file in the working emulation and if so how would I go about it? Regards Steve |
06 May 2021, 09:17 | #2 |
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You can add as many HDFs to WinUAE as you like. Just add the working one first and the damaged one second.
Startup files can also be edited from OS3, so another solution is to boot from a WB 3.1 ADF and fix the startup files from there. A third solution would be to boot from the installation CD as if you wanted to re-install the OS. You can close the installer and use the OS from CD to fix the files on the HDF. |
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Hi,
Thanks for the suggestions. I'll try them out today. Regards Steve Quote:
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06 May 2021, 12:34 | #4 |
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Also make copy of that hdf and then try to access it.
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16 May 2021, 10:34 | #5 |
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If with OS 4.1 you use the HDController "uaehfd.evice" (not recommended, it could corrupt the HardFile when copying many files), remember to uncheck "Bootable" on the second Hardfile.
Also if you use OS3 remember to uncheck "Bootable" on the second Hardfile. Be careful if the HardFiles have the same Volume names the system may have some error requests, to avoid this just rename the volume names of the second HardFile and reboot. |
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