Q134528: Cannot Format Startup Disk During Setup

Article: Q134528
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 95.x Retail Product
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Last Modified: 17-DEC-2000

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows 95 
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SYMPTOMS
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When you are creating a Startup Disk during the installation of Windows 95,
Setup may be unable to format the disk you insert in the floppy disk drive.

CAUSE
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This problem can occur if you insert a 2.0- or 2.88-MB floppy disk in the drive.

RESOLUTION
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Remove the disk and insert a disk with a capacity of no more than 1.44 MB in the
drive.

MORE INFORMATION
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Windows 95 does not support floppy disks with a capacity greater than 1.44 MB.
Using a 2.0- or 2.88-MB floppy disk to create the Startup Disk may generate a
"Device not ready" error message.

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