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The diskette error tag on WindowsForum.com covers user discussions about the 'diskette 0 failed' or similar floppy drive-related error messages that appear during system boot. These errors often occur on older Windows PCs, such as those running Vista, and may indicate a failing hard drive or incorrect boot priority settings. Users report that the error can lead to a black screen with a mouse pointer after the loading phase, preventing normal or safe mode operation. Troubleshooting steps mentioned include checking boot order in BIOS, testing the drive in another computer, and attempting to create a disk image before total failure. The tag is relevant for vintage hardware and legacy Windows troubleshooting.
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    Windows Vista black screen of death

    Hi guys, I have a friends vista pc that i suspect the hard drive has semi caped out on him, I can view it as an external on my mac, But when i go to create a disk image it takes 5 weeks, When i boot it up ''I've tried it in three different pc's'' It comes up with ''diskette 0 failed continue...
    • seanE
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    • black screen boot boot issues boot priority computer help data recovery disk check disk image diskette error error message external drive hard drive image backup loading phase mouse pc troubleshooting recovery tools safe mode troubleshooting windows vista
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    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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