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The device not readable tag on WindowsForum.com covers issues where Windows reports that a storage device, such as a floppy disk, is not readable or not formatted. In one example, a user with Windows 7 encountered this error when trying to copy files to a floppy disk after deleting existing files. The disk worked on another PC running Windows XP, suggesting the problem is specific to Windows 7's handling of the device. Discussions focus on troubleshooting steps like formatting the disk on another system or checking drive compatibility.
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    Windows 7 Windows 7 corrupts Floppy disk

    I have purchased and installed Win7 on a New (2 months old) PC that has a New floppy drive. The first time I used the drive I inserted a disk and opened it up to see what was on it. Explorer showed files and allowed me to open one for viewing. I then deleted all files from the disk and...
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    • compatibility corruption data loss device not readable disk formatting drivers file system floppy drive hardware hardware issues troubleshooting usb windows 7 windows xp
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    • Forum: Windows Upgrade and Installation
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