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*Q: When I insert a storage card in my MP2100, it tries to activate the packages and then stalls (always at different packages). Same behaviour at reboot. ;=( I have a recent backup, so data loss is not an issue -- I just want to wipe the card and restore my backup. But how can I get this card erased? Are there any cool Newton tricks, like how to avoid package activation when inserting the card, that would allow to completely wipe it?%%%
*A1: If you hold the stylus (or your thumbnail) down on the screen on the left side about 1" to 1 1/2" up from the bottom of the screen, and while holding the stylus on that point, inserting the card, you will get a dialogue asking if you want to activate the packages on the newly inserted card. Respond "NO", and the card will be recognized with package activation.%%% **What frequently happens here is:%%% **#You used freezing to manage heap, and most of the packages that were on this card before were frozen.%%% **#A restore will put the packages on the card in an "unfrozen" state.%%% **#Inserting a loaded high capacity card where all of the packages are unfrozen will overrun your available heap, and cause the newton to lock up.%%% *By using the above technique, you can get into the card, freeze everything that should be in a frozen state, and then reboot. it should come up fine after that. ([[GaryMoody]] on NTLK 2005)%%%
*A2: Try inserting the card while the Newton's preference window (Extras/Unfiled/Prefs) is open. You will be offered the option of erasing all data from the card (""). ([[WoodySmith]] on NTLK 2005)%%%
*A3: If that fails, then there are [some utils|http://www.unna.org/unna/windows/flash/intel/utils.exe] on [[UNNA]] (for Windows only... sorry) for manipulating Linear Flash cards. ([[VictorRehorst]] on NTLK2005)%%%
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