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Diskette drive cannot write to a diskette.
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Not enough space is left on the diskette. | 1. | Use another diskette. |
| 2. | Delete unneeded files from diskette. |
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Diskette is damaged. | Replace the damaged disk. | |
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Cannot format diskette. |
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Invalid media reported. | When formatting a disk in | |
| diskette capacity. For example, to format a | |
| type the following command at the | |
| FORMAT A: /F:1440 | |
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Disk may be | Open the locking device on the diskette. | |
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Legacy diskette writes are disabled in Computer Setup. | Enter Computer Setup and enable Legacy Diskette Write in | |
| Storage > Storage Options. | |
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A problem has occurred with a disk transaction. |
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The directory structure is bad, or there is a problem with a | In Microsoft Windows XP, | |
file. | and select a drive. Select File > Properties > Tools. Under | |
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| click Explore, and | |
| Properties then select the Tools tab. Under | |
| click Check Now. | |
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Diskette drive cannot read a diskette. |
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You are using the wrong diskette type for the drive type. | Check the type of drive that you are using and use the | |
| correct diskette type. | |
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You are reading the wrong drive. | Check the drive letter in the path statement. | |
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Diskette is damaged. | Replace the diskette with a new one. | |
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