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A floppy can hold any files that will fit into its very limited amount of space (by today's standards). A 3-1/2-inch Double Density (3.5" DD) disk holds only 720K of data while a 3-1/2-inch High Density (3.5" HD) disk holds double that at 1.44MB. (In actual numbers of bytes, it works out to 730,112 for the DD and 1,457,664 for the HD.) So, that could hold a fair number of MS Word documents and even more text files but would not hold many modern pictures and would most likely not hold even a single MP3.
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Should you keep computer files?
I don't. I use either a floppy or a disk.
What is the DOS command used to copy ALL of the files on one floppy disk to memory and then copy that same information to multiple other floppy diskettes with one command?
DISKCOPY is the command to copy all of the files to memory and then copy those files to another disk. Unfortunately, it does not copy to multiple disks. Here is the syntax: DISKCOPY [drive1: [drive2:]] [/1] [/V] [/M] /1 Copies only the first side of the disk. /V Verifies that the information is copied correctly. /M Force multi-pass copy using memory only.
What is obsolete computer equipment?
An example of an obsolete computer part is the Floppy Drive/ Floppy Disk.
When was the floppy disk intoduced?
The original floppy was an 8 inch, single sided disk first developed in the late 1960's as a result of research efforts by IBM. The first floppy disk drive systems became commercially available in 1971. They cost more than a new PC costs today.The floppy disk was introduced in the 1970's, and it revolutionized data storage in the PC. It ran strongly for some time, but faded in the 1990's. It is rare to see a working machine being used in this day and age with a floppy drive in it. Wikipedia has more information, and you'll find a link to their post just down the page below this answer.1971According to wikipedia; IBM introduced 8-inch floppy disk (read-only) in 1971...
How are tracks on a floppy disk arranged?
The tracks on a floppy disk are arranged in concentric circles from the center outwards. The read-write heads can therefore jump from track 1 to say 10 without moving through the tracks in between.
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.
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 many 775 KB files will fit on a floppy disk?
A floppy disk is about 5 MB big, so 5120 KB will fit on a floppy disk.
How do you transfer files to a floppy disk?
1. Insert the floppy disk into the drive.2. Open "My Computer"3. Double-click the floppy drive icon.4. Drag and drop the files you want to the floppy disk, or right-click the files, select "Copy", and right-click in the floppy disk folder and select "Paste."If number 3 returns an error that the disk is not formatted, right-click the floppy drive icon and select "Format."
What is a table on a hard drive or floppy disk that tracks how space on a disk is used to store files?
FAT
When you use floppy disk?
You can use floppy disk to store small files such documents. It is useful to keep them safe. Just apply a label on it to recall of its content.
Should you keep computer files?
I don't. I use either a floppy or a disk.
Is formatting a floppy disk a good way for backing up computer files?
no
Floppy disk has the data of 1.47mb.while the actual capacity to hold it 1.44 mb.why is their a diffence od 0.03mb?
The 0.03 MB is used for formatting and system files.
What are the steps for data recovery from a floppy disk?
The best way to recover data from a floppy disk is with floppy disk recovery software, such as Wondershare Data Recovery. Install and open the program. Locate your floppy drive and open it to view the files. You can then use the recovery program to recover any file from a floppy disk, even very badly corrupted ones.
Can you save to the disk when a notch on a floppy disk is open?
Write-Protect Tab (you call it a "notch") is a little plastic rectangle in the upper right corner of most floppy disks. When the hole is open, the disk is locked and you can't add any more files to the floppy. If the write-Protect Tab is missing, simply cover the hole with a bit of sticky tape and you can add more files to the floppy..
What is floppy disk slot?
a floppy disk slot is what you put the floppy disk in on a CPU
