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#Screenmode trouble!

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#125188From: Nancy PriceDec 15, 1993 9:52 AM
I`m in desperate straits. Recently got a Philips 8833 monitor. I experimented with screen mode and have got into real deep trouble. I now can`t boot up with my HD. When I switch on I get a black screen, with lines jumping up and down. Tried to use my WB master disk to correct it, but it doesn`t work. I tried to reinstall on the HD using the Fast File System install disk that I used for my initial installation. However, with this I am getting an error message: COPY FILES: Couldn`t copy a file DOS Error Type: Unable to access a file or drawer object in use I am using my WB3.0 so I can boot up AP. Had to add the assign message to the floppy`s S directory so it would work. The appearance of this message is a bit weird, hope it uploads OK!! Please someone out there….help! Nancy
#125211From: John LeonardDec 15, 1993 6:59 PM
Nancy, Where are you? I'll come over and help if you're in London. John A. On AutoPilot all the way from the U.K.
#125323From: Nancy PriceDec 16, 1993 5:23 PM
Thanks a lot John…but managed to resolve the problem. New Horizon Computers of Ross on Wye expressed an Install3.0 to me and it solved the problem. I don`t know why my Install disk failed! I purchased my setup from NHC, but I still think their service is impressive. Though I was able to access my HD I still had trouble when I tried to boot AP. So I placed all the monitors from DEVS/Monitors in STORAGE/Monitors and now have the default WB Screenmode which solved that problem. I would now like to know the best way to set up the screen with my setup. I have a Phillips 8833 monitor (high-res) with a 1200HD, but after this last fiasco I don`t want to do anymore experimenting. Any sugestions on the best way to do this, with limited flicker, will be appreciated. Again, my thanks Nancy
#125685From: John LeonardDec 20, 1993 5:25 PM
Nancy, Sorry, I've been offline for a few days. I'll bet my act together and call you back on this. Glad you're able to function for the time being, regards, John A. On AutoPilot all the way from the U.K.