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Hi guys, I am going to backup my CD software collection, using Alcohol 120% for the job. Not sure what format I should use, ISO or MDS for instance ? Can anyone please explain the difference between ISO and MDS to a novice like me? I remember something about MDS was the better choice for...

Hi, I hate to be the guy that brings bad news, but I stumbled across something I thought I had to share with you guys. http://aktuelbevaring.natmus.dk/afrensning-af-plast-med-retrobright.html It is from the National Museum in Denmark, they have tested RetroBright and will not recommend it...

Hi, I was cleaning out some old stuff today, and stumbled across an old diskette that has been missing for years ! It is an old math game I used to play a lot many years ago. Of course I started the computer right away to refresh those memories but was met by copy protection that wouldn't allow...

Hi there, Lately I have been doing some backup of all my old software. First off was my CD collection. Saved as .iso files and those with copy protection saved as .mds/.mdf. And then packed into locked rar archive with recovery records. But I want to hash all my backups. Hash of original CD...

Hi there all, I have now finally time to do some backup again, this time it will be my CD-collection. What backup software can you recommend ? I would like to do .iso of them all, and so far I have been using DaemonTools to make .iso. But the issue is some of my CDs are copy protected...

Hi, It is time to backup my entire CD collection. It is my intention to create an image file of each cd, and also a folder with just an copy of the content (for easy access). My question: what software should I use to create image files with ? Which one is best ? I remember from some years...

As a fan of the TV-serie Bergerac I find it sad to believe they will demolish Charlie Hungerford's house. If you want to protest against the demolition, please sign this petition and save Windward House: http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/savewindwardhouse/ You can read more about the campaign...

Hi I have been changing some of the CMOS batteries in my old computers, but the old batteries had leaked acid on to the board. How do I clean this ?

Hi, I am about to do a backup of literally everything I have. And before I start to backup, I want to make sure I use the best software/method or what so ever, only the best is good enough.. :) So I want to hear what you guys can recommend - backup software as well as which way to store it :)...

I need to change two of my CMOS batteries in some old computers. The two old batteries were: FPL Ni-Cd 3.6V 60 mAh and Varta Ni-Cd 3.6V 60 mAh I ordered some new ones, and they have sent me this: GP NiMH 3.6V 80 mAh Can I use this one instead ?

Hey I have been watching a lot of MacGyver episodes recently, and I have noticed he from time to time use some software to draw a sketch of a criminal. You know, the kind where you can change eyes, hair, facial etc. (I have also seen this in many movies from the 80s.) My question, is there...

Hi there I have recently been using FloppyImage and WinImage to backup my floppies. I have saved them as .imz files. Why do I use both FloppyImage and WinImage? - Because even though it is the same file extension, a .imz file created in FloppyImage can't be opened in WinImage. If anyone can...

Hi there again As some of you already might know from my other thread I just changed the battery in my machine as a result of a 161 Error. It still ask for "Set time and date", first of all, how do I set this? Then, if I press "F1 to resume" it will continue to the start-up screen, but after...

Need a new CMOS battery for my IBM PS/2 Model 30 (Error 161). I took a look inside the machine and found a battery named "Panasonic Lithium Battery BR-2/3A 3V", is this the battery I need to replace with a new one?

My Olivetti M290 does not spin up when I turn the power on. The monitor, however, does get power. What could be wrong and what can I check?

I get this error when I turn it on: "161: Set time and date" I guess this must be the CMOS battery? - how to change and where to buy? "Press F1 to resume" does not work, is this because of the 161 error? Vifa

Power supply is dead, what to do? Can it be repaired?

Hey My Apple II is allmost 25 years by now, and it has not been running for a long time. I am mostly familiar with IBM computers, so I hope someone can help me with this Apple! As far as I can recall, it asked for a password during the startup back in the days. But today nothing seems to...

Hey I have some problems with an old IBM PS/2 Model 30. First of all, when I start the PC i get a 161 error (Set time and date) - it indicates the CMOS is dead; it tells me to press F1 if I would like to continue -then I press F1. Now it starts to get complicated!:-x Two situations can now...