Quick Format Results in No ID Address Mark Found

 Last reviewed: May 24, 1995
Article ID: Q130627
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows NT operating system version 3.1
  • Microsoft Windows NT Advanced Server version 3.1
  • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation version 3.5
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server version 3.5

SYMPTOMS

After you perform a quick format on an unformatted floppy disk in Windows NT File Manager or MS-DOS Command Prompt, the following error message appears when you copy large files to the floppy disk: 

   No ID address mark was found on the floppy disk.

CAUSE

This is expected behavior. When you quick format an unformatted floppy disk, correct data structures are placed; however, no media test and verification of cluster usability are performed.

RESOLUTION

To correct this problem, perform the normal format on an unformatted floppy disk.

KBCategory: kbusage
KBSubCategory: ntfilesys
Additional reference words: prodnt 3.10 3.50 /q

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Last reviewed: May 24, 1995
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