Floppy Drive - Please insert disk

Floppy Drive - Please insert disk

This behavior can occur if a folder that includes a .pif file that references a program file on a floppy disk drive is opened.
For example, if you have a .pif file with a command line "a:\edit.com" in the Windows\Temp folder, your floppy disk
drive may be active when you start your computer.

To resolve this issue, change the command line reference in the Properties of the shortcut, or delete the shortcut: For example, if the command line reads a:\edit.com, change the line to read edit.com.

This issue most often occurs after the contents of a floppy disk are copied to a folder on your hard disk. This can also
occur if a shortcut on your hard disk references a program that is on a floppy disk. Note that this can also occur on
other removable media.

Check your settings here: Programs/Administrative Tools/Services. In the right pane set "Shell Hardware Detection"
service to automatic.

"Please Insert Disk into Drive A:" Appears Repeatedly at Startup

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