Windows 10: I have an archive that was created on floppy disks using the program Fasback_plus, I am...

I tried with 7 Zip, WinRAR unpacks but doesn't do anything, does anyone have an idea how I can solve this and get to the data because I have the archive all on the HDD but it is packed and I can't get to the data. I am also submitting a picture below.

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Disk Copy Command for use with Floppies

Floppy disks? Did you find them in a museum?

Floppy disks had a capacity of 1.44 MBytes and were rather unreliable.

A USB flash disk has a capacity of at least 8 GBytes (that's 6,000 times more!) and is much more reliable. So why do you persist with floppy disks?

About your question: Diskcopy.exe was a DOS program that would make an exact replica of a floppy disk. Since floppy disks are no longer supported, diskcopy got retired.

To copy data from one disk to another you have one GUI option and three console commands:

• File Explorer
• copy
• xcopy
• robocopy

They will all copy your data, provided you have two floppy disk drives.

 

Floppy disk controller which will not function in Windows 10

Hi Bob,

This issue may occur due to compatibility issues. Normally, if the new drive was reformatted, it gets a drive letter automatically and you do not need to take any further actions. Regarding the floppy-disk controller concern, please answer the following:

• How did you install the floppy-disk controller on your device?
• Have you tried downloading the latest driver for the floppy-disk controller on its manufacturer's website?
  

In the meantime, we suggest that you run the built-in hardware and devices troubleshooter in Windows 10. To do this, refer to these steps:

• Press Windows key +X and select Control Panel.
• Change the View by option on the top right to Large icons.
• Choose Troubleshooting and click on the View all option on the left panel.
• Run the Hardware and devices troubleshooter.
• Follow the on-screen instructions.
  
• Restart your computer.

Please post back with the status of the issue, we'll be glad to assist you further.

 

Floppy disk drive driver

Greetings,

I appreciate your swift response, if the above steps did not work no worries since this is an open forum , we can ask assistance from other community volunteers with their feedback and suggestion with this issue.

For the meantime you can try to check on this thread by @Gary_816

https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/for...

After 6 hours this worked for me. I have the Teac drive also and it appeared to install correctly, but did not show up in Windows Explorer. During a boot up the drive clicks and spins like 3.5" drives did on older systems if there is diskette in the drive.
I opened "Devices and Printers" in the Control Panel and the drive was there. With the diskette still inserted, right click on the Teac icon and select "Browse files > Floppy Disk Drive (A". File Explorer should open up and you will see the files on the
floppy listed. You will now see "Floppy Disk Drive (A" listed under "This PC". Right click on "Floppy Disk Drive (A" and select "Pin to Quick access". "Floppy Disk Drive (A" should appear under "Quick access". Although "Floppy Disk Drive (A" will disappear
from "This PC" after you close and reopen File Explorer, it will remain under "Quick access" and you can access it from there. It appears that W10 now thinks there is an internal drive "(A" because if you right click it "Eject" does not appear as an option.
Why it disappears from "This PC" is a mystery.

Note: On my machine (ASUS) if I take out the diskette or disconnect the drive, "Floppy Disk Drive (A" stays in the "Quick access" menu. So no need to keep a diskette in the drive all the time or even have it connected all the time. Worked fine after I reconnected
it.

Note 1: Under "Devices and Printers" the Drive was identified as "TEAC FD-05PUB". If you get something different (assuming you have a TEAC) try running "Troubleshoot" and see if that corrects it.

I hope the information above helps.

Have a wonderful day ahead and stay safe.

With Warm Regards,