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Error message when reading floppy in windows xp pro and dos boot
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I get this error message when I try accessing my floppy drive from windows xp
"A:\is not accessible. The floppy disk controller reported an error that is not recognized by the floppy disk driver"
and when I try to boot from a floppy i get
"please insert system disk" or something like that
any ideas? I have changed the floppy drive about 3 times, I put 2 different cables in. It's driving me crazy I have to reload my computer and I need the floppy. is my disk controller shot ? i have an asus p2b-f mobo
"A:\is not accessible. The floppy disk controller reported an error that is not recognized by the floppy disk driver"
and when I try to boot from a floppy i get
"please insert system disk" or something like that
any ideas? I have changed the floppy drive about 3 times, I put 2 different cables in. It's driving me crazy I have to reload my computer and I need the floppy. is my disk controller shot ? i have an asus p2b-f mobo
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Originally Posted by viperman224
I get this error message when I try accessing my floppy drive from windows xp
"A:\is not accessible. The floppy disk controller reported an error that is not recognized by the floppy disk driver"
and when I try to boot from a floppy i get
"please insert system disk" or something like that
any ideas? I have changed the floppy drive about 3 times, I put 2 different cables in. It's driving me crazy I have to reload my computer and I need the floppy. is my disk controller shot ? i have an asus p2b-f mobo
On the other hand, there is another possibility, and I have seen this--a corrupted CMOS. Check your settings for the floppy controller in your setup screen. If they appear OK, try a Reset to default. If that doesn't do the trick, remove the CMOS battery (disc-shaped, near the CPU) from its socket for about 12 hours. There is no CMOS-reset jumper on the board, so far as I can tell. If that fails to do the trick, you may have to go the FDC-card route. Good luck.
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Originally Posted by viperman224
I get this error message when I try accessing my floppy drive from windows xp
"A:\is not accessible. The floppy disk controller reported an error that is not recognized by the floppy disk driver"
and when I try to boot from a floppy i get
"please insert system disk" or something like that
any ideas? I have changed the floppy drive about 3 times, I put 2 different cables in. It's driving me crazy I have to reload my computer and I need the floppy. is my disk controller shot ? i have an asus p2b-f mobo
If your floppy cable is not keyed and the floppy activity light is on constantly, try flipping the floppy cable over at the end closest to the drive.
Does your floppy cable have a twist in it? If not, the floppy drive could be B:\
Another couple of points as well:
If that floppy drive is an old, used one, then try a new floppy drive. Windows XP seems to be a bit 'tochy' with older floppy drives
The other thing is - why do you need it?
You can install Windows XP by booting from the CD!
If that floppy drive is an old, used one, then try a new floppy drive. Windows XP seems to be a bit 'tochy' with older floppy drives
The other thing is - why do you need it?
You can install Windows XP by booting from the CD!
I need the floppy to run the Western Digital program to test the drive because scandisk found lots of bad sectors when I did my lat reload. This is why I am reloading it because the machine is very unstable. The drive is under warrenty untill september of this year so if there is a problem with it I would like to fix it
The floppy cable I am using now has the twist in it but had been working before. I had bought a colored cable to go with my see-through case and thats when I noticed the problem. The cable was key but my floppy drive just has the plug and no special keyed feature so you can plug the cable in any way. I flipped my cable around serveral times and much to my dismay it still didn't work. thanks for the ideas I'll try and let you guys know how I make out with it. thanks
The floppy cable I am using now has the twist in it but had been working before. I had bought a colored cable to go with my see-through case and thats when I noticed the problem. The cable was key but my floppy drive just has the plug and no special keyed feature so you can plug the cable in any way. I flipped my cable around serveral times and much to my dismay it still didn't work. thanks for the ideas I'll try and let you guys know how I make out with it. thanks Owner/PC Technician of:
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If you're getting lots of bad sectors, then the drive has problems and you should be getting it replaced under warranty, not attempting to 'fix' it.
yes, but the thing with western digital is before you can send the drive back you need an error code from their program if you send it back without the error code they won't send you a new one. my dad told this to me I have no idea if you need the error code but I assume you do. thanks for your help
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Originally Posted by viperman224
yes, but the thing with western digital is before you can send the drive back you need an error code from their program if you send it back without the error code they won't send you a new one. my dad told this to me I have no idea if you need the error code but I assume you do. thanks for your help
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