Microsoft KB Archive/217071

= Disabling Floppy Controller in Device Manager Also Disables Controller in BIOS =

Article ID: 217071

Article Last Modified on 2/22/2007

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Windows 2000 Server
 * Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server
 * Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Edition

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This article was previously published under Q217071



SYMPTOMS
When you disable the floppy controller in Device Manager, it may also be disabled in the computer's Basic Input/Output System (BIOS).



CAUSE
This issue occurs because of a problem with the Plug and Play BIOS used by some computers.



RESOLUTION
To resolve this issue, contact the computer manufacturer to inquire about the availability of an updated BIOS for your computer.

To work around this issue, re-enable the floppy controller in the computer's BIOS. For information about how to do so, contact the computer manufacturer.



STATUS
Keywords: kbhardware kbprb KB217071

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