[Fixed] floppy install problems

Knight · 10-22-2005

I have a new PC and just got a new floppy for it...its a Sony 3.5 1.44MB...after install was complete light on front of floppy came on and stays on...when I insert a disk...it says insert disk ?...I looked in BIOS and under floppy it had listed what I have...under device manager...I have a floppy drive controller and my floppy listed...drivers are there...says working properly... I went to windows update nothing listed under custom...this is the second floppy Ive tried with same results....Any Ideas ?
Thank You !....Knight :computer_

Hengis · 10-22-2005

If you have installed it into your PC then it could be that the FD cable (the flat one) is inserted the wrong way around. Try it the other way up.

Knight · 10-22-2005

Thank You Very Much problem solved

I cant believe the cable can go in either way....

Hengis · 10-22-2005

Hehe - no problem...it's quite common

10-22-2005	#1
Knight Bronze Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: 10 a C Posts: 5	[Fixed] floppy install problems I have a new PC and just got a new floppy for it...its a Sony 3.5 1.44MB...after install was complete light on front of floppy came on and stays on...when I insert a disk...it says insert disk ?...I looked in BIOS and under floppy it had listed what I have...under device manager...I have a floppy drive controller and my floppy listed...drivers are there...says working properly... I went to windows update nothing listed under custom...this is the second floppy Ive tried with same results....Any Ideas ? Thank You !....Knight :computer_

10-22-2005	#2
Hengis PCHF Founder & Owner Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: The PCHF Bunker Posts: 14,077 PC Experience: Microsoft Certified Professional	If you have installed it into your PC then it could be that the FD cable (the flat one) is inserted the wrong way around. Try it the other way up. __________________ Pre-Work / System File Checker / Promote PCHF!

10-22-2005	#4
Hengis PCHF Founder & Owner Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: The PCHF Bunker Posts: 14,077 PC Experience: Microsoft Certified Professional	Hehe - no problem...it's quite common __________________ Pre-Work / System File Checker / Promote PCHF!

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10-22-2005	#3
Knight Bronze Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: 10 a C Posts: 5	Thank You Very Much problem solved I cant believe the cable can go in either way....