error reading source file

[Pat]

Hi,
I was trying to restore quicken2002 deluxe from my floppy
drive and got this message: error reading source file
How do I get my files from the disk to restore my quicken
files.

thanks,
pat

 

[Guest]

-----Original Message-----
Hi,
I was trying to restore quicken2002 deluxe from my floppy
drive and got this message: error reading source file
How do I get my files from the disk to restore my quicken
files.

thanks,
pat
.

Your floppy disk is toast, broke, worn-out, trashed,
etc...Try a disk-copy of it: hopefully you'll get a good
copy to restore from...

 

[cquirke]

Your floppy disk is toast, broke, worn-out, trashed,
etc...Try a disk-copy of it: hopefully you'll get a good
copy to restore from...

On data recovery from diskettes, see...

http://users.iafrica.com/c/cq/cquirke/fixrdisk.htm

....but be warned; it's geeky (advice to techs).

Step 1: Write protect your diskette
Step 2: Keep diskettes away from magnetic fields, always

"Magnetic fields" include:
- speakers and microphones
- wall-warts (transformers and power supplies)
- monitors and TV screens

HTH