I want to investigate my machine.

I want to make the program which investigates reading and writing of FDD.
1.DOS boot.
2.The suitable file(ex,text file etc) in FDD is copied to C drive. <----------------
3.The copied file is compared with the file in FDD. (C:\text file <=> A:\text file) |
4.If there is no difference, the copied file will be deleted, and it returns to No.2. |
And indicate how many times it passed. (loop)----------------------------------
An error is displayed and stopped when there is a difference.

I want to investigate how many times it can pass.
Because the condition of my FDD is bad.
Please tell me a program!
Help!!!

Are you asking for a pre-existing one or like someone to make you one or help you make one?

[B]I want someone to make all programs.[B][/QUOTE]

Most hardware manufactors have a downloadable dos program to test the status on your harddrive. Go look for it.

A girl... we don't see many of those on here. If you're looking for a good example (I don't think I understand the question fully), vdiag.something.... exe of COM is good. It runs screen tests to test different Graphics modes and sets everything up for you. It's a different subject but it's a good example of PC Diagnostic programs and self-repair stuff.

An error is not discovered by scandisk.

I looked at Microsoft.
But good tool couldn't be discovered, and I was lost.
Where of Microsoft should I go to?

Is it difficult to make this program?
I want to listen to everyone's opinion.
thanks!

mary

Why not just use the -v flag of the copy command

Code:

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D:\users\default>copy /?
Copies one or more files to another location.

COPY [/A | /B] source [/A | /B] [+ source [/A | /B] [+ ...]] [destination
  [/A | /B]] [/V] [/N]

  source      Specifies the file or files to be copied.
  /A          Indicates an ASCII text file.
  /B          Indicates a binary file.
  destination  Specifies the directory and/or filename for the new file(s).
  /V          Verifies that new files are written correctly.
  /N          Uses short filename, if available, when copying a file with
              non-8dot3 name.
  /Z          Copies networked files in restartable mode.

To append files, specify a single file for destination, but multiple files
for source (using wildcards or file1+file2+file3 format).

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You'll need to ensure that the source file is big enough to fill the disk, as well.

>> An error is not discovered by scandisk.

O yes it is. Not only can scandisk detect an error, it can also repair it.

scandisk /autofix c:

>> Is it difficult to make this program?

Depends upon your level. It is mostly based on low-level functions. Although some C/C++ compilers (e.g Turbo C++) have the necessary functions, still, you most probably would need Assembly support. Hence, it should be pretty tough for not only a beginner, but even an intermediate programmer.

Go to the mfc of your harddrive...maxtor.com have tools and info on how to do low level checks on your disks. If your harddrive is something else go to there homepage and find a similar program. You don't have to write something, just download something writen by the people knowing this stuff best.