Formatting 2.8-MB Floppy Disks from File Manager (98946)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows 3.0
  • Microsoft Windows 3.1
  • Microsoft Windows 3.11
This article was previously published under Q98946

SUMMARY

Windows 3.0 and 3.0a File Manager does not support formatting 2.8-megabyte (MB) floppy disks. To format a 2.8-MB floppy disk, you must use the MS-DOS FORMAT command.

Windows 3.1 File Manager does support the formatting of 2.8-MB floppy disks. When the File Manager detects a 2.8-MB disk, File Manager displays a 2.8-MB option in the Format Disk dialog box.

MORE INFORMATION

Some IBM PS/2 computers have 2.8-MB floppy disk drives and come with instruction sheets recommending that if you use Windows 3.0 or 3.0a, you should quit Windows to format 2.8-MB floppy disks. The following IBM PS/2 models have 2.8-MB floppy disk drives:

  • 56 SX
  • 56 SLC
  • 57 SX
  • 57 SLC
  • 90 OLD
  • 90 OLF
  • 95 OLF
  • 95 OMF
The IBM products included here are manufactured by a vendor independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding these products' performance or reliability.
Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:7/7/2005
Keywords:KB98946
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