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Will formatting a floppy disk with information on it remove my information?
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True statement about formatting a floppy disk for the first time?
Formatting prepares a floppy disk to store data
does a floppy disk hold information?
A floppy disk DRIVE can read, erase and save information on a floppy disk. The disk can't do it by himself.
How can you see your files on floppy disk when you are asked to format the disk?
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.
Is formatting a floppy disk a good way for backing up computer files?
no
During floppy disk formatting what is created?
two copies of the file allocation table
Can you delete information off of a floppy?
Yes, information can be deleted off of a floppy disk by simply deleting the files or formatting the disk. Once the data is removed, it is not immediately visible but may still be recoverable using specialized software.
How do you format a floppy disk?
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.
Information retrieval is faster from?
floppy disk
What is the name of the small disk used to store information?
a CD or a floppy disk
Do you need to format a disk each time you use it?
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.
How can you disable the floppy disk from the regestry?
The best way to disable a floppy disk drive is to disable the floppy interface from the system BIOS. This should remove all traces of the floppy disk drive to the operating system. It is also easier to reverse should the disk need to be enabled again later,
Is a floppy disk attracted to a magnet?
The 3.5 floppy disk does have magnetism within them and for this reason, magnets destroying data on the floppy disk fueled the myth about magnets destroying your computer. If you buy a cheap magnet and put it near a floppy disk, the magnet will stick to it. After a few seconds, the information on that floppy disk will be destroyed and you will no longer be able to access the data.
