I am unable to use the usb floppy drive I have. Is it necessary to install the drive?
2007-08-13 04:23:00 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Add-ons
Well, if you have a memory stick it will do the same thing until the space is filled up. Even though a memory stick is portable, the real question is if you really need the drive since most of the stuff are on CD these days. If you can answer a definite no then don't bother with the floppy. If your answer is yes, that you really do use floppy disks a lot then yes it would be neccesary.
2007-08-13 04:33:41 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
THe USB floppy must be installed, but XP usually finds and installs the correct driver for it automatically.
If you have a newer laptop, go into the BIOS and make sure that the USB Legacy section is turned on. This may keep some items from being "found" by XP.
Then, make sure there is a disk in the drive when you go to access it. If the disk needs to be formatted, XP will tell you that too.
To format a disk, open My Computer, and then RIGHT click ont he 3½ Floppy Icon, then left click on FORMAT. Click OK to format. Once a disk is formatted, your machine will read it easily.
2007-08-13 04:37:33 · answer #2 · answered by Marvinator 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it would be assigned the subsequent attainablechronic after C or D purely like a usb flashchronic or usb not easychronic might. The A and B drives are reserved for inner units related to the motherboard throughout the time of the floppychronic controller. that's a legacy of previous configurations yet necessary because of the fact thechronic is detachable and might require the relettering of drives if disconnected.
2016-10-15 04:25:00 · answer #3 · answered by gustavo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your floppy probably isn't formated, so u will have to format it. Insert it then go to my computer and click on the floppy. After u click it there will be a button to format it. If there isn't then right click thee floppy icon.
2007-08-13 04:37:30 · answer #4 · answered by mprc9 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You must have a disc to install the drivers just like adding on any other item .
2007-08-13 04:31:35 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Just plug it into your usb port. it isn't necessary to install it if you don't need it.
2007-08-13 04:31:30 · answer #6 · answered by Christopher T 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Once you plug it in, it should install itself.
2007-08-13 05:15:45 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes because you will always need a printer and thats becially whats its 4.
2007-08-13 04:31:24 · answer #8 · answered by sweetie gurl 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
yes
2007-08-13 04:29:56 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋