Backing up hard disk files

While the hard disk is very reliable, it is essential to back up your hard disk files to diskettes in case you lose some data accidentally. Make copies of all your system and application program diskettes before copying the programs to the hard disk. After you create data files on the hard disk, be sure to copy them to diskettes whenever you revise them to keep your backup diskettes up-to-date.

You can see the more detailed information of backing up hard disk files on the Chapter 6.

Preparing the hard disk for moving

Before you move the computer, you need to secure the read/write heads inside the hard disk drive. Securing the read/write heads moves them to a region of the disk surface that does not contain data, and locks them in position. This prevents the disk from being damaged if it is bumped accidentally.

To secure the read/write heads for moving, run the TGSHIP program.

Follow these steps to run TGSHIP:

1.Exit any program you are using so the MS-DOS command prompt is on the screen.

2.Insert the MS-DOS diskette in drive A.

3.Type the following and press Enter:

A:TGSHIP

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