Disabling Floppy Controller in Device Manager Also Disables Controller in BIOS (217071)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Server
  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server
  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional
This article was previously published under Q217071

SYMPTOMS

When you disable the floppy controller in Device Manager, it may also be disabled in the computer's Basic Input/Output System (BIOS).

CAUSE

This issue occurs because of a problem with the Plug and Play BIOS used by some computers.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this issue, contact the computer manufacturer to inquire about the availability of an updated BIOS for your computer.

To work around this issue, re-enable the floppy controller in the computer's BIOS. For information about how to do so, contact the computer manufacturer.

STATUS

Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:11/13/2003
Keywords:kbHardware kbprb KB217071
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