Re: Floppy disk recognition

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From: cgm707 (cgm707_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 01/11/05


Date: Mon, 10 Jan 2005 21:27:03 -0800

Thanks for the reply. but I have already seen this page, and it doesn't help
whatsoever. What am I supposed to do with this information? It shows a very
complicated workaround solution that may permanently damage my compputer.

"Taurarian" wrote:

> Floppy Disk is Not Accessible, Not Formatted, or Not Recognized by Windows
> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;140060
>
> Please Insert a Disk into Drive A:" Message Continually Appears When Starting the
> Computer
> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;282470
> and/or
> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_f.htm
> Floppy Drive - Please insert disk
>
>
> "cgm707" <cgm707@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:FF2D0A8E-C296-4B56-BC32-D77EF06BB2A8@microsoft.com...
> > Windows XP is not recognizing that I DO have a floppy disk in my disk drive.
> > Is there any way to fix this problem? I didn't understand the instructions
> > regarding a firewall.
> >
> > Chris Milligan
> >
> >
> > "Claude L. Holloway" wrote:
> >
> >> I have the exact same problem, but only with my floppy drive. It's not a
> >> Firewire device. Any suggestions?
> >>
> >> "Mark L. Ferguson" wrote:
> >>
> >> > If these are Firewire devices (1394) remove the 1394 device, and restart
> >> > Go to Start/Run, and type DEVMGMT.MSC , highlight the device, Action menu,
> >> > "Uninstall", then restart Windows, to find the device drivers again
> >> > automatically.
> >> > --
> >> >
> >> > Mark L. Ferguson (NOT an MS-MVP)
> >> > marfers notes for windows xp
> >> > http://www.geocities.com/marfer_mvp/chatNotes.htm
> >> > ..
> >> > "jsazgolfer" <jsazgolfer@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> >> > news:761C8E29-0B71-4666-8834-9DB986B971A5@microsoft.com...
> >> > >I upgraded to XP Pro and it will not read any soft or hard floppy disks.
> >> > >It
> >> > > says they need to be formated, but then says they can't be formatted after
> >> > > I
> >> > > try. This occurs on my Zip 250, my Yamaha CD/RW and my CD drives. Very
> >> > > frustrating.
> >> > > --
> >> > > jsazgolfer
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >
>
>



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