Quick Format Results in No ID Address Mark Found (130627)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 3.1
  • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 3.5
  • Microsoft Windows NT Advanced Server 3.1
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server 3.51
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0 SP6
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0 SP6a
This article was previously published under Q130627

SYMPTOMS

After you perform a quick format on an unformatted floppy disk in Windows NT File Manager or MS-DOS Command Prompt, the following error message appears when you copy large files to the floppy disk:
No ID address mark was found on the floppy disk.

CAUSE

This is expected behavior. When you quick format an unformatted floppy disk, correct data structures are placed; however, no media test and verification of cluster usability are performed.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this behavior, perform the normal format on an unformatted floppy disk.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:5/7/2003
Keywords:KB130627
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