How to Format a Diskette in Windows
April 19, 2004 -  ACS How to Format Diskette on Microsoft Windows

FORMATTING A DISKETTE



  • Place Diskette in A:Drive (3.5)

  • Double-click the My Computer Icon. You will then have a selection of drives to choose from

  • Right Click once the 3.5floppy(A:)drive. A grey box will appear with a list of choices. Note-DO NOT CLICK ANY OTHER DRIVES!

  • Double click format. Another grey textbox will appear which gives you a list of options.

  • Your have many options on this screen. Check your disk label for capacity (1.44Mb or 720Kb). If your label says anything other than the given capacities, choose 720Kb. Format type is self explanatory but generally ignore copy system files. Disk Label option is simply if you want to name your disk but isn't necessary. When you are finished selecting your options click the Start button.

  • Your diskette should be formatting. It may take several minutes. When it is finished you'll get a small textbox reporting disk capacity and status. If Bad Sectors reports a high number discard diskette. Finally, Click Okay button.

  • Your disk is ready for use.
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