Re: Strange "Drive Not Ready" message

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see.cher@xxxxxxxxxx wrote:

> I randomly get this message on my desktop
>
> ---------------------------
> Windows - Drive Not Ready
> ---------------------------
> The drive is not ready for use; its door may be open. Please check
> drive A: and make sure that a disk is inserted and that the drive door
> is closed.
> ---------------------------
> Cancel Try Again Continue
> ---------------------------
>
> It happens when I reboot the system but not all the time.
> I just got it when my laptop was connecting to the DT via the LAN.
>
> I DO have an A: drive (floppy) in the DT. There is nothing going on
> that is using the drive. There is no disk in the drive.
>
> Why am I getting this message????
>
> thanks

Random errors usually indicate hardware problems. Since the problem
seems to involve the floppy drive, turn off the computer and unplug it.
Open the case and reseat the floppy/motherboard ribbon cable on both
ends. Reseat the power supply connector going to the drive. If this
solves the problem, stop there.

If the problem persists, swap out the floppy drive with a known-working
one. If that solves the issue, discard the original drive. If this
doesn't solve the issue, there is probably a problem with the connector
on the motherboard. If everything else works well and you rarely use
the floppy drive, disconnect it and disable it in the BIOS. If the
problem persists after that, post back for more troubleshooting
suggestions.

Malke
--
Elephant Boy Computers
www.elephantboycomputers.com
"Don't Panic!"
MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User
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