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True statement about formatting a floppy disk for the first time?
Formatting prepares a floppy disk to store data
Will formatting a floppy disk with information on it remove my information?
yes
Can you format a floppy without erasing the data on it?
Formatting destroys all data.
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
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.
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 many documents can a 1.4mb floppy disc hold?
It depends on the software program, compression utilities and formatting.
How can one format a floppy drive?
There are several guides online for formatting a floppy drive. WikiHow has step by step instructions with visual aids to complete the task properly. The website BleepingComputer can also help.
What is floppy controler?
A floppy controller is a hardware component that manages the reading and writing of data to and from floppy disk drives. It interfaces between the computer's motherboard and the floppy drive, facilitating data transfer and ensuring proper communication. Floppy controllers are typically integrated into the motherboard or provided as a separate expansion card, and they handle tasks such as disk formatting, data retrieval, and error correction. With the decline of floppy disks, floppy controllers have become largely obsolete in modern computing.
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.
Where can you download MS-DOS?
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.
