Disk Not Formatted

[Eytch]

I created files on my computer several months ago (within a year) and saved them to a 3.5 inch disk in the A drive. Now, when I try to access them I get a message that the disk has not been formatted. Can you tell me why this is occurring and how I can access the files I know exist on the disks?

Thanks,
Eytch

 

[AnotherHiggins]

Your disk wasn't stored near a magnetic field, was it?

Assuming it wasn't, try another 3.5" drive. This happens sometimes. One reason I'm happy to say, "good riddance" to the floppy.

Good luck.

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[Madawc]

Just to check, you trying to read the disk with the same drive that wrote it? If you have more than one machine, that would explain it. Lots of different formats, not always recognised.

Madawc Williams (East Anglia, UK). Using Windows XP & Crystal 10