Quick Formatting Write-Protected Floppy Disks Allowed (126711)
The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Windows NT Server 3.1
- Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 3.1
- Microsoft Windows NT Advanced Server 3.1
- Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 3.5
- Microsoft Windows NT Server 3.5
This article was previously published under Q126711 SYMPTOMS
When you perform a quick format (FORMAT <Drive>: /Q) on a write-protected
floppy disk from the Windows NT Command Prompt (CMD.EXE), the following
message appears and requests the volume label for the floppy disk:
Format complete.
Volume label (11 characters, ENTER for none)?
After you enter the volume label, the following error messages appear:
Cannot write boot sector.
Cannot format. This media is write protected.
STATUS
Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Windows NT version 3.5.
We are researching this problem and will post new information here in
the Microsoft Knowledge Base as it becomes available.
| Modification Type: | Major | Last Reviewed: | 12/15/2003 |
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| Keywords: | KB126711 |
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