MagicDisc

[CJW]

I'll run MemTest later when I go out to dinner, hopefully all will be ok.
After, I'll run the SFC /SCANNOW Command, using the Scan & Repair System Files option (luckily I haven't done any system file tweaks yet).

I'll post back tomorrow the findings.

 

[CJW]

MemTest has been running since late last night, I assume I can stop it now?

 

[DeaconFrost]

Yep, I'd say that's been long enough to rule out bad memory.

 

[CJW]

Done.
I started prime95 & selected Stress Test (instead of Join), 4 smaller boxes opened (Main Thread, Worker #1 - Self Test, Worker #2 - Self Test & Worker #3 - Self Test) in one Window. There is no indicator that anything in going on, how do I know if it is running correctly & when it will be finished?

Am I running this correctly?

 

[CJW]

I stopped prime95 after almost an hour & no errors found. I then completely cleared ALL logs in the Event Viewer (http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/25480-event-viewer-one-click-clear.html?ltr=E), opened a Command Prompt as Admin. & ran SFC /SCANNOW. After that finished, I rebooted. Event Viewer shows new logs, but all are just Information, no error/warnings.

Only problem is that, due to SFC, I have the damn Cursors folder, Basic & High Contrast Themes, Some Account Pictures, Windows default Mouse Pointer Schemes & Default wallpaper back. F**K Microsoft, I deleted all these for a REASON!

 

[derekimo]

SFC will do that, relax and delete them again if you want.

 

[CJW]

I did. I just wish we, as customers, get to do what we want when we want w/the program we paid for w/o having to jump through "Access Denied" hoops. I understand it's Microsoft's OS, but give us users a little leway.

BTW, after I ran the SFC command, it was stated that I could read the results in the log file at: C:\Windows\Logs\CBS\CBS.txt. But when I try to open this file, I get the "Access is denied" message; whether in Standard Account/Admin. Account. Why can I not read this when I was told to by the SFC command I could?

 

[derekimo]

Just copy the log to your desktop and then you can open it.

 

[CJW]

Thanks derekimo, that worked & I am able to open & read all that is there; understanding it is another thing ...

 

[DeaconFrost]

When you get your issues fixed and relax, you'll start to understand why some areas of the Windows system are locked down and why....and that's for good reason. Besides, don't blame Microsoft. They are actually the last of the major OSes to do this.

 

[CJW]

Well, I have eveything up & running just fine, but still need an alternative to MagicISO & MagicDisc. Is there a program that will both make & edit image files as well as being able to give me Virtual Drives to mount the images on?

 

[F5ing]

This may help you choose:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_ISO_image_software

No experience, but I've heard good reviews for a couple of the shareware titles.

 

[Kari]

I'm using Gizmo. Flexible, does everything you want to. Free download: Gizmo Central -- Enliven your PC

Kari

 

[FrankYates]

Did you try uninstalling it, then install it and make sure you approve of installing the driver to install.

 

[CJW]

FrankYates: I'm a little hesitant to try MagicDisk again since it screwed things up so badly.

Kari: Is Gizmo able to create & edit .iso & .uif files as well as mount them?

I was also looking into PowerISO, but was told their program does not support .uif files. Maybe it'd be easier to convert all my .uif files to .iso? Anyone ever try UIF to ISO?

 

[FrankYates]

Have you tried MagicIso?

 

[CJW]

Yes, reinstalled MagicISO & has helped to convert as well as install .uif files to .iso files. But tried redownloading & reinstalling MagicDisc (7 x86/x64 version) & still received error (pic below)
so I just aborted.

Still would like a program to mount my files though.

 

[F5ing]

Did you ever check out that Wikipedia link I posted earlier? There are two shareware apps listed that appear as though they are very versatile (PowerISO and UltraISO). They both appear to be able to at least read/mount UIF files.

There are also some freeware apps listed, although they appear to be more limited in their functionality. Take note of the OS they run on though.

 

[CJW]

Yes, the chart was helpful F5ing (wrestling fan?) & right now I'm trying out the freeware
Virtual CloneDrive. Seems to be what I'm needing to mount my images, just wish I could change the drive's name (BD-ROM Drive ...).

I've done it for my Media Card Reader drives & printer drive, but can't find the registry key to change the Virtual Drive's name.

 

[F5ing]

Yes, the chart was helpful F5ing (wrestling fan?) & right now I'm trying out the freeware
Virtual CloneDrive. Seems to be what I'm needing to mount my images, just wish I could change the drive's name (BD-ROM Drive ...).

I've done it for my Media Card Reader drives & printer drive, but can't find the registry key to change the Virtual Drive's name.

No, not a wrestling fan. Made up user name is all it is.

You can use the F3 key to search through the registry to find refences to BD-ROM to see if it's in there. If not there, you may be able to do it with Device Manager.