How to Format Floppy Disk in Windows Explorer or My Computer

ID: Q141598

The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows 95
  • Microsoft Windows 98
  • 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, Windows NT Explorer, or My Computer.


MORE INFORMATION

To format a floppy disk, follow these steps:

  1. Start Windows Explorer, Windows NT 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.


Additional query words: 4.0

Keywords : kbui win95 win98 winnt
Version : 95 4.00
Platform : WINDOWS
Issue type : kbhowto


Last Reviewed: January 26, 1999
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