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Solving Diskette Problems
Common causes and solutions for diskette problems are listed in the following table.
NOTE:
Some computers do not support internal diskette drives. Only USB diskette drives are
supported.
NOTE:
You may need to reconfigure the computer when you add or remove hardware, such as an
additional diskette drive. See
Diskette drive light stays on.
Cause
Diskette is damaged.
Diskette is incorrectly inserted.
Drive cable is not properly connected.
Diskette drive cannot write to a diskette.
Cause
Diskette is not formatted.
Diskette is write-protected.
Writing to the wrong drive.
Not enough space is left on the diskette.
Diskette is damaged.
Cannot format diskette.
Cause
Disk may be write-protected.
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Solution
In Microsoft Windows 7, right-click Start, click Explore, and
right-click on a drive. Select Properties then select the Tools
tab. Under Errorchecking click Check Now.
Remove diskette and reinsert.
Reconnect drive cable.
Solution
Format the diskette.
1.
From Windows Explorer select the disk (A) drive.
2.
Right-click the drive letter and select Format.
3.
Select the desired options, and click Start to begin
formatting the diskette.
Use another diskette or remove the write protection.
Check the drive letter in the path statement.
1.
Use another diskette.
2.
Delete unneeded files from diskette.
Replace the damaged disk.
Solution
Open the locking device on the diskette.
for instructions.
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