i want to clear some space on an old disk so i can save a school project.
2006-10-08 13:18:22 · 11 answers · asked by Val 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
There is a little black square tab on the back left, move that up or down whichever way it is.
2006-10-08 13:20:09 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Looking at the bottom of the disk, you should see in the upper left (assuming 3.5" floppy) a slider that moves up and down. It's been so long I've forgotten, but if its up, slide it down and if it's down, slide it up.
If this is a 5.25" floppy, take off the silver or black "sticker on the front right side of the disk that covers a cut-out.
But you really shouldn't be using a floppy - they are way too easily damaged. Get yourself a USB flash drive OR a cd Burner.
2006-10-08 13:21:56 · answer #2 · answered by lwcomputing 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Turn the floppy disk over (so the round metal part is facing up) and look for a small black square. If you can see an open spot (like a small gap you can see through), pull the black square down. This will allow you to save.
2006-10-08 13:28:53 · answer #3 · answered by nighthawk_842003 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi there
On one corner of the disk, there should be a black tab which covers over a square hole. If the hole is showing, your disk is write protected. Slide the tab over so that the small hole is covered. This will make your disk write enabled.
Hope this helps.
Scott
2006-10-09 01:52:01 · answer #4 · answered by scott.radley 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Disc Is Write Protected
2016-11-08 05:41:30 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the lower right or left hand corner of the disk is a small tab. Just move it up or down to lock or unlock.
2006-10-08 13:22:22 · answer #6 · answered by Elaine B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
first of all floppies are now sooo old, and hardly anyone uses them...
but u will see a little button on one corner of it (with a LOCK picture, put that to the other side....On the floppy i mean, get it out of the comuter and do it, then put it back in and it sould be working all good.
hopefuly it will help
2006-10-08 13:24:36 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
on the back there is a little tab. Make sure this tab is over so that the open space is covered. This allows you to be able to save and erase.
2006-10-08 13:26:38 · answer #8 · answered by wingnutrosie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Slide the little write protection things over.
2006-10-08 13:26:07 · answer #9 · answered by OU812 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
at the top of the floppy disk on the right or left you see the hole pull the clip up if you want to put it back put the clip back
2006-10-08 13:20:08 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋