two copies of the file allocation table
Formatting prepares a floppy disk to store data
To read a floppy disk without formatting it, first ensure you have a compatible floppy disk drive connected to your computer. Insert the floppy disk into the drive and use file management software (like Windows Explorer or Finder on macOS) to access the disk's contents. If the disk is readable and not corrupted, you can open, copy, or transfer files without any formatting. If the disk is not recognized, you may need specialized software to recover data, but avoid formatting to preserve existing files.
yes
When prompted to format the floppy disk, click NO. Especially if the disk has files that you wish to access. Formatting the disk erases EVERYTHING on the disk and starts the disk anew.
no
Start->My Computer->Right click on the floppy drive->Format. There are two kinds of formatting. The first one is "fast" which takes only couple seconds and good with new floppy disk or trusted used ones. The second one is "long" and includes the low level formatting and it can take couple minutes.
IBM
No. Floppy drisks do not need any formatting at all. Just pop it into the floppy drive and that's all you need to do.
a floppy disk slot is what you put the floppy disk in on a CPU
adasa namaan
Every version of Windows, even Vista, bundles a copy of MS-DOS. You can create an MS-DOS boot floppy by formatting a floppy disk, and checking the "Create an MS-DOS startup disk" box.
A floppy disk DRIVE can read, erase and save information on a floppy disk. The disk can't do it by himself.