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How to read Floppy disks from my PC with Windows 11 Home.

Kyrre Johannesen 20 Reputation points
2025-11-14T01:44:51.22+00:00

I want to read Floppy disks from my PC with Windows 11 Home.
My PC has USB 3.0 ports and the Floppy Disk Drive has USB Connection.
It seems it connects properly but does not show in Explorer.
Tries typing A:\ in the search in Explorer, but it doesn't work.
How can I read my old Floppy disk files now?

Kyrre J.

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers
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    2025-11-14T01:45:16.38+00:00
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    To read floppy disks on your Windows 11 Home PC using a USB floppy disk drive, follow these steps:

    1. Check Device Manager: Ensure that the USB floppy disk drive is recognized by your system. Right-click the Start button and select Device Manager. Look for any devices with an exclamation mark, indicating a problem. If you see your floppy drive listed, check its status.
    2. Try Different USB Ports: Sometimes, using a different USB port can help. If your floppy drive is connected to a USB 3.0 port, try connecting it to a USB 2.0 port instead, as compatibility issues can arise.
    3. Uninstall and Reinstall the Device: In Device Manager, right-click on your floppy disk drive and select Uninstall device. After that, go to Action > Scan for hardware changes to reinstall the driver.
    4. Check Disk Initialization: If the floppy disk is not showing up in Explorer, it may not be initialized. You can check this by going to Disk Management (right-click on Start and select Disk Management). Look for your floppy disk drive and see if it needs to be initialized or assigned a drive letter.
    5. Use Command Prompt: If the drive is still not recognized, you can try accessing it through Command Prompt. Open Command Prompt and type A: to see if it recognizes the drive.
    6. Test on Another PC: If possible, test the floppy disk drive on another computer to ensure that the drive itself is functioning properly.

    If none of these steps work, the floppy disk drive may be faulty or the disks themselves may be damaged. In that case, consider using data recovery services if the data is important.

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