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 Sep 27 2006, 10:26 PM
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Sep 27 2006, 10:59 PM
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Sounds to me like the floppy cable is installed backwards. Reverse it and see if that doesn't clear up the problem.If it doesn't then your floppy drive could be shot.
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Sep 28 2006, 12:03 AM
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Forum Regular Group: Members Posts: 289 Joined: 27-June 06 Member No.: 73,753 |
Ok yes, it's possible that the floppy cable is reversed, however the problem could also be a problem with how it's set up in CMOS, if it's set up as a drive that it's not, it will do the same thing, make sure that it's correct. I believe the most common is 1.4 mb and 3 1/2 inches
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Sep 28 2006, 05:46 PM
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I, personally, have given up on floppy drives and WindowsXP - just too darned much trouble.
The solution is a USB floppy drive (about $20 if you look around). -------------------- - John
**If you need a more detailed explanation, please ask for it. I have the Knack. ** |
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