Unable to format a floppy disk

[sierrapeac]

I am unable to format a floppy disk on my Windows NT workstation. The disks I am trying to format are Sony 2DD disks. The error I am receiving is "Windows NT was unable to complete the format". Does anyone know why this is happening? thanks.

 

[TheLad]

Are you able to read already formatted disks in the floppy drive? IF not, you may have a faulty drive.

Also, ensure that the disks are not write-protected - I know it's a long shot but worth mentioning .....

Try doing a format from a command prompt. Just do a FORMAT A: and see what happens. -----------------------------------------------------
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[salvedum]

Open Explorer and be sure you are on Drive C:. Them Right Klick on A: and choose format ;o)

have fun

 

[wolluf]

Sony 2DD disks? Are these 720kb - Double Density, rather then normal High Density(HD) 1.44 MB disks? If so, you could try format /F:720.

 

[sierrapeac]

They are 720 kb - Double Density,,, I didnt' even realize there was a difference.. thank you so much for your help. It worked...