Quick Format Results in No ID Address Mark Found

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
Microsoft Windows NT Workstation version 3.51

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.

Additional query words: prodnt 3.10 /q

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