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Most floppy disks will come pre-formatted. All floppy disks need to be formatted to be usable.

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When a floppy disk needs to be formatted?

Before use it..


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Before a floppy disk can store data it must be?

Formatted


How to convert Floppy disk fat to raw?

RAW is unformatted and unreadable so a floppy which is not formatted is in the raw format


How are floppy drives formatted?

The actual floppy drive itself is not formatted. The drive only spins the floppy disk or diskette. One can format a disk or diskette from the computer control panel. Right click on Drive A (for example), then select format and follow the screen prompts.


Can a file that is 1600 KB fit on a traditional floppy disk?

Yes, but only if the disk is formatted with a smaller number of bytes per sector.


How do you format a new floppy disk using an OS command?

A new floppy disk can be formatted using the FORMAT command in DOS. The same tool is available in Windows using the Format utility in 'My Computer'.


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."


When first buy a floppy disk why do you have to format it first?

Actually, you do not always have to format it first; many disks come "pre-formatted." A disk needs to be formatted with a file system so that the operating system can arrange data on it.


Is a floppy disk rewritable?

A hard disk can be re-formatted--which means it is wiped clean before the person reloads programs.


How can I copy floppy disc to computer if it cannot be recognized or formatted?

You can't, the disk is seriously and irreparably damaged. Throw it in the trash!


What is floppy disk slot?

a floppy disk slot is what you put the floppy disk in on a CPU