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Diskette (Floppy) Drive (Continued)

 

 

 

 

Symptom

Problem

Solution

 

 

 

Diskette drive cannot

Diskette is full or the

Use another diskette or compress the file to reduce

save information to the

file is too big.

the size.

diskette.

 

 

Diskette is write-protected.

Slide the write-protection tab to the unlocked position

 

 

 

on the diskette.

 

 

 

 

File Save command was

When saving information to the diskette drive, verify

 

not properly executed.

that you are using the correct drive letter.

 

 

 

 

Diskette is damaged.

Replace the diskette.

 

 

 

 

Diskette is not formatted.

To format the diskette:

1. Click Start, and then click My Computer.

2. Right-click the 3½ Floppy (A:) icon.

3. Select Format from the pop-up menu.

4. Select the desired options, and click Start.

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