i wanna save some stuff on my floppys but everytime i try it says it's white-protacted (sorry about the spelling) i've tried moving the little tab both ways but still says the same. i have formatted floppys that work for my p.c ( i have windows me) but i don't know what i need to do so i can save items. can anyone please help?
2006-07-30 13:15:50 · 6 answers · asked by aholmes12003 4 in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
i have a c.d drive but i need to use the floppy to make a back up file.
2006-07-30 13:55:53 · update #1
If I were you I would try to get away from floppy disks -- hardly anybody uses them anymore, they've become outmoded. Go for a Zip drive, usb flash drives, memory cards, or CDs for a way to store files. Believe me, you'll be happier too.
2006-07-30 13:19:56 · answer #1 · answered by ♪ ♫ ☮ NYbron ☮ ♪ ♫ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
floppies are only protected with the little tab thing, so if that doesnt work, you have had it really.. Id suggest getting a PC with cd/dvd writer next time - much easier and far more space too
2006-07-30 13:27:01 · answer #2 · answered by DonnaDoop 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
2 points
2006-07-30 13:18:22 · answer #3 · answered by eddy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like a fault with your FDD. Try them on another PC first. You may have a faulty optical sensor which reads if the tab is open or closed.
2006-07-30 13:19:39 · answer #4 · answered by whatnoname? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Everything you tried should have worked. Have You tried purchasing different floppies?
2006-07-30 13:18:12 · answer #5 · answered by M L 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
bleach it
2006-08-02 21:41:19 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋