How to Format Floppy Disk in Windows Explorer or My Computer

 Last reviewed: August 8, 1996
Article ID: Q141598
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows 95
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server version 4.0
  • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation version 4.0

SUMMARY

This article describes how to format a floppy disk using Windows Explorer or My Computer.

MORE INFORMATION

To format a floppy disk, follow these steps:

  1. Start Windows Explorer or My Computer.

  2. Use the right mouse button to click the drive containing the floppy disk you want to format, and then click Format on the menu that appears.

  3. In the Format dialog box, click the options you want to use to format the disk, and then click Start.

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KBSubcategory: ntui prodnt svrwksta win95
Additional reference words: 4.00 4.0 95

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Last reviewed: August 8, 1996
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