How to Format Floppy Disk in Windows Explorer or My Computer (141598)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows 95
  • Microsoft Windows 98
  • Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0
  • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0
  • Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition
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SUMMARY

This article describes how to format a floppy disk using Windows Explorer, Windows NT Explorer, or My Computer.

MORE INFORMATION

To format a floppy disk, follow these steps:
  1. Start Windows Explorer, Windows NT Explorer, or My Computer.
  2. Use the right mouse button to click the drive containing the floppy disk you want to format, and then click Format on the menu that appears.
  3. In the Format dialog box, click the options you want to use to format the disk, and then click Start.
Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:12/16/2004
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