Problems Copying to a Double-Density Floppy After Formatting (185702)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows 98

This article was previously published under Q185702

SYMPTOMS

When you try to copy a file or files to a double-density floppy disk after you format the disk, you may receive a Disk Copy error message on a blue screen.

RESOLUTION

To work around this problem, copy the file or files to the floppy disk in MS-DOS. For information about copying files in MS-DOS, click Start, point to Programs, click MS-DOS Prompt, type copy /?, and then press ENTER.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Microsoft Windows 98.

Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:12/16/2004
Keywords:kbenv kbprb kbui KB185702