can i format a disk after saving some files in it?
2006-11-06 03:03:29 · 7 answers · asked by prettynat 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
If you save files on a disk, then you format it, any files on it will be erased.
The answer is YES you can format the floppy, but anything on it, will be erased.
2006-11-06 03:05:37 · answer #1 · answered by Danlow 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
We may not really understand your question. Most discs come pre-formatted now and are handy for shorter use. If you want to re-use it, just open the floppy, and delete the folders and files on it. Then you can use it all over again! I do this frequently, saving stuff to go on a CD later.
2006-11-06 11:08:55 · answer #2 · answered by Lee H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can, and here's how:
Put the disk in your computer, open up "My Computer", find the disk drive that has your floppy in it, right click on the drive and choose "Format".
Quick format just erases all the files, Full format makes a point of wiping them out.
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2006-11-06 12:15:54 · answer #3 · answered by AmandaKerik 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
as long as you dont want the files and who uses floppys anymore
2006-11-06 11:05:24 · answer #4 · answered by bsmith13421 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes u can format it
2006-11-06 11:11:30 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes. it will remove the file for you.
2006-11-06 11:05:06 · answer #6 · answered by Dan M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Every thing on it will be erased.
2006-11-06 11:10:52 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋