Floppy Drive problem - 'Please insert a disk into drive A:'

Question

I'm getting 'Please insert a disk into drive A:' even though there is a diskette is in the floppy drive. I'm sure the diskette is OK (checked on other computer). The floppy disk drive Properties is telling me:This device is working properly.If you are having problems with this device, click Troubleshoot to start the troubleshooter. I followed 'Drives and Network Adapters Troubleshooter' instructions, unistalled and installed floppy disk driver (Roll Back Driver was telling me 'No driver files were backed-up for this device'), but the problem persists. Any advice? Thank you in advance!

Dave Lyle · Answer

I'd suggest you open the case, remove and reseat the ribbon cable and power connectors on the back of the FDD. It that doesn't cure the problem, a new drive is probably in order.

kdog41 · Answer

I had a similar problem and it turned out to be a driver conflict (go figure). Before buying a new floppy try booting into safe mode (depending on the OS) and seeing if you still have the problem. If you load the minimal drivers and you still have the problem that would rule out a driver causing your conflict. Message Edited by kdog41 on 11-14-2002 02:52 PM

Dampco1 · Answer

I had a group of 'bad' Floppy disks that caused the same problem. Might want too try a few disks before you tear into the computer. Maybe we buy our disks at the same store? Good luck...

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Floppy Drive problem - "Please insert a disk into drive A:"

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