Re: appleworks program disk

[country_blonde2003@yahoo.com (Jacklyn)]

mjmahon@aol.com (Michael J. Mahon) wrote in message news:<20020126123234.09568.00001367@mb-cg.aol.com>...
> Jacklyn asked:
> 
> >ok, i got my computer started and going, now it's telling me to
> >uncover the write protection tab on my disk, problem is there is no
> >spot for this, how do i fix ths problem?
> 
> If a 5.25" disk does not have a "write enable" notch on the side, it
> usually means that it was intended to be a master or backup copy
> of the software, and never written to.  First copy the disk to a blank
> diskette and then boot and run from the copy.  Keep the original in
> a safe place in case something bad happens to the working copy.
> 
> If the diskette _has_ a notch, and it is not taped over, then your
> drive is not sensing it.  This is probably a trivial mechanical problem
> which can be fixed by careful disassembly and cleaning in the
> area where the notch ends up when the disk is inserted.
> 
> If it's not a mechanical problem, then the little microswitch may
> need to be replaced--a little more trouble than it's worth for most
> people, given the typical $5 price of a 5.25" drive--just replace
> the drive.
> 
> -michael
> 
>  Email:  mjmahon@aol.com
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ok, how would i be able to make a copy of this disk? i have one, but
my computer isn't reading it. all these disks were given to me by a
friend, and i don't have the slightest clue on coping them. yes it is
a 5.25" disk.