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I have three computers that developed problems with reading floppy disks. Note: This problem occurred at a different time for each computer. What is the most common problem with floppy disk drives? Thanks in advance, Brad Before you type your password, credit card number, etc., be sure there is no active keystroke logger (spyware) in your PC. |
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(Brad) wrote:
Hi, I have three computers that developed problems with reading floppy disks. Note: This problem occurred at a different time for each computer. What is the most common problem with floppy disk drives? Thanks in advance, Brad 1. The drives do wear out. 2. The disks themselves also wear out. Unlike hard drives, the read/write heads in a floppy disk drive actually touch the disk surface, resulting in wear. Ron Martell Duncan B.C. Canada -- Microsoft MVP (1997 - 2006) On-Line Help Computer Service http://onlinehelp.bc.ca Syberfix Remote Computer Repair "Anyone who thinks that they are too small to make a difference has never been in bed with a mosquito." |
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The disks also just plain get old, or at least it seems that way to me. I've
dug out packs shrink-wrapped packs I bought ten years ago and maybe half of them are any good. I *think* the media just ages. Also, even if the drive doesn't technically wear out, it can just get dirty from cooling airflow. -- Gary S. Terhune MS MVP -- Shell/User "Ron Martell" wrote in message ... (Brad) wrote: Hi, I have three computers that developed problems with reading floppy disks. Note: This problem occurred at a different time for each computer. What is the most common problem with floppy disk drives? Thanks in advance, Brad 1. The drives do wear out. 2. The disks themselves also wear out. Unlike hard drives, the read/write heads in a floppy disk drive actually touch the disk surface, resulting in wear. Ron Martell Duncan B.C. Canada -- Microsoft MVP (1997 - 2006) On-Line Help Computer Service http://onlinehelp.bc.ca Syberfix Remote Computer Repair "Anyone who thinks that they are too small to make a difference has never been in bed with a mosquito." |
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