[Answered] download to and from a floppy

Lynnybird · 03-02-2006

:coffee2: I need to know step by step what do I do after I click on down load on my good pc to get the file on to the floppy , and then when Im finished and insert the floppy into my latop and click what next,IM new at this and dont know copy disk from send to or drag onto and drop? thanks baby steps in detail. Oh Im useing windows 98 on my PC

Zimbo · 03-02-2006

Hello there Lynnybird and welcome to PCHF

Firstly you will need to know where you download your file to, when you first click on download it will give you the option to choose where you want to save it.
To make it easy for you I recommend that you save it onto your 'Desktop'.

Once you have downloaded it do the following:

Look for the file on your desktop, once you have found it right click on it and choose copy.
Insert your blank floppy disk into the drive
Then open 'My Computer', there should be an icon on your desktop already, if not you can click on Start --> My Computer.
Double click on the A: (floppy) drive icon then click on edit - paste.
It should start copying the file onto your disk.

On the other machine you basically reverse the above steps:

Put the floppy disk into the machine
Open My Computer and double click on the A: (floppy) drive icon.
Right click on the file and choose copy.
Then browse to the location where you want to save the file, in this case you can just right click on your desktop and choose paste.
The file will then be copied over.

If you need more help just let us know.

Lynnybird · 03-02-2006

Originally Posted by Zimbo

Hello there Lynnybird and welcome to PCHF

Firstly you will need to know where you download your file to, when you first click on download it will give you the option to choose where you want to save it.
To make it easy for you I recommend that you save it onto your 'Desktop'.

Once you have downloaded it do the following:
Look for the file on your desktop, once you have found it right click on it and choose copy.

Insert your blank floppy disk into the drive

Then open 'My Computer', there should be an icon on your desktop already, if not you can click on Start --> My Computer.

Double click on the A: (floppy) drive icon then click on edit - paste.

It should start copying the file onto your disk.

On the other machine you basically reverse the above steps:
Put the floppy disk into the machine

Open My Computer and double click on the A: (floppy) drive icon.

Right click on the file and choose copy.

Then browse to the location where you want to save the file, in this case you can just right click on your desktop and choose paste.

The file will then be copied over.

If you need more help just let us know.

where would I put it so it will be in the system and fuction? If the desk top is OK Ill stay with that ? but will it be in windows by doing this

Zimbo · 03-03-2006

What file are you trying to copy over onto the other PC?

If it is just an installation file then copy it onto the desktop and install it from there.

Lynnybird · 03-03-2006

Originally Posted by Zimbo

What file are you trying to copy over onto the other PC?

If it is just an installation file then copy it onto the desktop and install it from there.

1. http://download.microsoft.com/downlo...s/mspwlupd.exe

Zimbo · 03-03-2006

Just copy it onto the desktop and then double click on it. This will install the file onto your machine.

03-02-2006	#1
Lynnybird Bronze Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 5	[Answered] download to and from a floppy :coffee2: I need to know step by step what do I do after I click on down load on my good pc to get the file on to the floppy , and then when Im finished and insert the floppy into my latop and click what next,IM new at this and dont know copy disk from send to or drag onto and drop? thanks baby steps in detail. Oh Im useing windows 98 on my PC

03-02-2006	#2
Zimbo Friend of PCHF Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Right here ! Posts: 2,148	Hello there Lynnybird and welcome to PCHF Firstly you will need to know where you download your file to, when you first click on download it will give you the option to choose where you want to save it. To make it easy for you I recommend that you save it onto your 'Desktop'. Once you have downloaded it do the following: Look for the file on your desktop, once you have found it right click on it and choose copy. Insert your blank floppy disk into the drive Then open 'My Computer', there should be an icon on your desktop already, if not you can click on Start --> My Computer. Double click on the A: (floppy) drive icon then click on edit - paste. It should start copying the file onto your disk. On the other machine you basically reverse the above steps: Put the floppy disk into the machine Open My Computer and double click on the A: (floppy) drive icon. Right click on the file and choose copy. Then browse to the location where you want to save the file, in this case you can just right click on your desktop and choose paste. The file will then be copied over. If you need more help just let us know. __________________ - PCHF Rules - PCHF Staff - Join the Team - Prework - Protect your PC - Tools - Inside your PC - Bootdisk.com

03-02-2006	#3
Lynnybird Bronze Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 5	Originally Posted by Zimbo Hello there Lynnybird and welcome to PCHF Firstly you will need to know where you download your file to, when you first click on download it will give you the option to choose where you want to save it. To make it easy for you I recommend that you save it onto your 'Desktop'. Once you have downloaded it do the following: Look for the file on your desktop, once you have found it right click on it and choose copy. Insert your blank floppy disk into the drive Then open 'My Computer', there should be an icon on your desktop already, if not you can click on Start --> My Computer. Double click on the A: (floppy) drive icon then click on edit - paste. It should start copying the file onto your disk. On the other machine you basically reverse the above steps: Put the floppy disk into the machine Open My Computer and double click on the A: (floppy) drive icon. Right click on the file and choose copy. Then browse to the location where you want to save the file, in this case you can just right click on your desktop and choose paste. The file will then be copied over. If you need more help just let us know. where would I put it so it will be in the system and fuction? If the desk top is OK Ill stay with that ? but will it be in windows by doing this

03-03-2006	#4
Zimbo Friend of PCHF Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Right here ! Posts: 2,148	What file are you trying to copy over onto the other PC? If it is just an installation file then copy it onto the desktop and install it from there. __________________ - PCHF Rules - PCHF Staff - Join the Team - Prework - Protect your PC - Tools - Inside your PC - Bootdisk.com

03-03-2006	#5
Lynnybird Bronze Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 5	file pwl error fix for kernel32dll Originally Posted by Zimbo What file are you trying to copy over onto the other PC? If it is just an installation file then copy it onto the desktop and install it from there. http://download.microsoft.com/downlo...s/mspwlupd.exe

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