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If you erase memory on a floppy disk with a magnet can you store new information on it?
This disk will certainly have to be reformatted and irreparable damage may have been caused. It is not advisable to do this.
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.
Can a magnet delete everything on a computer by just putting it on the outside?
No. A magnet only interfers with magnetic fields ... lots of old IBMs used magnetic memory cards and that's where the stories started. It might erase a floppy disk, but an electro-magnet does the job much better than a perminant magnet.
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.
Can a floppy disk be affected by a magnet?
Yes, a floppy disk will be affected by a magnet. Many floppy disks have magnetic components so coming into contact with permanent magnets can damage them.
What is Portable disk?
The term 'portable disk' refers to portable memory for a computer that is in the shape of a disk, such as a CD, DVD, or floppy disk. (On a floppy disk the disk part is on the inside)
Will a strong magnet erase DV-R discs?
If it's a `burned' disk such as a commercial video disk, CD ROM or something you burned on your computer then the answer is no. Burned disks aren't affected by magnets. However, if it's something placed on what's commonly called "floppy' type disks, then yes, a magnet can have an effect on the disk.
Why the floppy disks have the same shape but not the same memory?
To fit into the floppy disk drive.
What is afloppy disk?
A floppy disk is an old type of removable, computer memory storage.
Memory requirements for hard drive and floppy disk?
A floppy typically stores 5.66 Mbytes. well i say that a typical floppy disk holds 1.44 mbytes.
What you inside a floppy disk into a so that data stored in the floppy disk can be read?
To read a floppy disk, you insert a floppy disk into a floppy disk drive. Not all computers have floppy disk drives. Typically desktop computers or ones that stand on the floor have floppy disk drives. New machines today allow a USB thumb drive (USB flash memory storage device) to be used in place of a floppy drive. All modern computersy have USB connections. If you need to read a floppy disk and you computer does not have a floppy disk drive, you can purchase a USB connected floppy disk drive for your computer.
What are you supposed to keep away from computers and floppy disk's because they can erase information?
keep away from magnets !
