Microsoft KB Archive/130627

= Quick Format Results in No ID Address Mark Found =

Article ID: 130627

Article Last Modified on 11/1/2006

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 3.1
 * Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 3.5
 * Microsoft Windows NT Advanced Server 3.1
 * Microsoft Windows NT Server 3.51
 * Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Service Pack 6
 * Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Service Pack 6a

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This article was previously published under Q130627



SYMPTOMS
After you perform a quick format on an unformatted floppy disk in Windows NT File Manager or MS-DOS Command Prompt, the following error message appears when you copy large files to the floppy disk:

No ID address mark was found on the floppy disk.



CAUSE
This is expected behavior. When you quick format an unformatted floppy disk, correct data structures are placed; however, no media test and verification of cluster usability are performed.



RESOLUTION
To resolve this behavior, perform the normal format on an unformatted floppy disk.

Additional query words: prodnt 3.10 /q

Keywords: KB130627

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