Floppy Disk not Recognized in Clean Install

[jaymax2U]

Floppy Disk not Recognized in Clean Install"


I am attempting a clean installation of Windows XP on a new disk. I have 3rd party drivers to install but the system at this step

fails to recognize the floppy drive. At least it fails to respond to the F6 > S > 'Insert ... floppy disk ...' sequence. The drive

is required for the floppy disks on which the drivers are located.

Is there a way around this, putting them on a CD or USB since some computers are coming now without floppy disks.

BTW the floppy drives works with an Alt. Boot using Win 2K Pro

Thanks!

 

[Lemon13]

slipstream them

http://www.digitgeek.com/how-to-slipstream-sata-drivers-into-xp-cd/

M. Knorr

MCSE, MCTS, MCSA, CCNA

 

[linney]

What sort of Keyboard are you using, is it USB or Wireless?

You May Be Unable to Access the Windows Advanced Options Menu When You Use a USB Keyboard

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/283778#appliesto

See if there is any settable option in the Bios or try an older type Keyboard if you have one.

 

[goombawaho]

The keyboard is the likely culprit NOT sending the F6 signal, but also be aware of this. It makes a difference if you are using a USB floppy vs. a built-in floppy drive.

Not all usb external floppy drives are supported by XP installation. There's a list somewhere if you look for it. Not much need to get one that doesn't come off the approved list.