Windows 10: Install floppy spanned Dos App?

This is not an urgent matter as I'm involved in other things right now. But I've pondered how I might do this at some point. So I thought I ask if any of you have done this.

I have some old floppy IMG files of a an old Civil Eng Pipe Slope program. Was wondering how I might install it on my current Win10 Laptop. I don't have a floppy drive and besides I'm satisfied the setup is a 16 bit app, so I'm going to need to install it in an WinXP VM or Dos VM with a virtual floppy. I don't have a problem with the VM since I've used VirtualBox before.
But about the floppies, they don't need to be bootable but the setup install spans over several floppies (for those of you old enough to remember such). At the end of each setup on a given floppy it then says to remove the current floppy and insert Disc #2 or 3 etc. I'm pondering how that is going to play out since the setup code expects to see the next floppy in the same drive. At some point I will install VirtualBox and play around with logistics but just wondering if anybody has done this and have any info on such

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trying get external iomega floppy drive to work with windows 10

Hello,

Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.

1. What is the current Windows 10 build version installed on your computer?
   
2. Are you able to use the Floppy drive on a different computer?
   

As there is a prompt on the screen saying the software is loaded, I suggest you to open the Disk Management and see if you are able to see the device under it.

Follow these steps to open Disk Management.

1. Press and hold the Windows + X key on the keyboard.
   
2. Select Disk Management.
   

Scroll down the Disk management window and check if the Floppy drive is visible, if yes.

• Right click on the Floppy drive.
  
• Click on Change drive Letter and Paths.
  
• Click on Change.
  
• Assign the drive letter you need and click on
  OK.
  
• Click OK to close the window.
  

Hope it helps.

Regards,

Noor Azam S

Microsoft Community – Moderator

 

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.

 

Windows 10 and floppy

Hello,

Thank you for posting your concern in Microsoft Community and welcome to the Windows 10 Family.

From the description provided, I understand that the Floppy drive is not working after you upgraded to Windows 10.

Before proceeding with any further troubleshooting, I would suggest you to check if the mentioned drive is set as hidden. Follow the below path.

• 
  Press Windows key + X, select
  Command prompt (Admin) to bring up elevated Command prompt.
  
• 
  In Command prompt type gpedit and press enter.
  
• 
  Follow the path User Configuration >
  Administrative templates > Windows Components > File Explorer > Check the State for
  hide specified drives in my computer is set to
  No.
  

Now, follow the below suggested methods and check if it helps to resolve the issue.

Method 1

Follow these steps to run the Windows in built troubleshooter:

a) Write Troubleshooting in the search box and hit enter.

b) Click on Troubleshooting
tab.

c) Click on view all option on the upper left corner.

d) Select the Hardware and Device
options from the list.

e) Click Next to run the Hardware and Device
Troubleshooter.

Method 2

Check if the Floppy drive is shown in “Disk Management” and if a drive letter is assigned to it

Please open the Disk Management and check if a drive letter is assigned to the floppy drive. Please follow these steps, to access the Disk Management:

a) Press “Windows Logo” + “X” keys on the keyboard and select “Disk Management” from that list.

b) You should be able to see the hard disk partitions and the removable drives connected to the computer in the Disk Management.

c) Check if you have any drives without any drive letters assigned to it.

d) If you have floppy drive listed there without a drive letter, then you may assign the drive letter (A) to it and check if that is shown in “This
PC” now and then try to access it from the “Windows Explorer”.

Method 3

In case if the Floppy drive doesn't show in the Disk Management, check if the Floppy drive is listed in the Device Manager.

Refer to the below Microsoft Help Article written by one of our MVPs,
Andre Da Costa.

Install and Update drivers in Windows 10

How to: Install and Update Hardware Drivers in Windows 10

Also refer to the manufacturer/computer assembler's website to update the chipset drivers to the latest version.

Hope the above information was helpful. If you need further information, feel free to write to us and we would be happy to help you.

Thank You.