How to Copy Floppy Disk Data to PC (Linux)

Insert the floppy disk drive into the reader, the correct way round, as shown on the reader. ,Insert the USB from the reader into the USB port on your computer, the correct way round., Click on the shortcut that says "diskdrive" or "unnamed device"...

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Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Step 1: Insert the floppy disk drive into the reader

    If the shortcut does not appear, go to "Files" then try and find something similar.

    Locate the data you want to copy., After that, go to the folder you want to save it to, then right click again and select "paste".

    You have now successfully completed the task. , You may need to click "eject device" to remove the USB.
  2. Step 2: the correct way round

  3. Step 3: as shown on the reader.

  4. Step 4: Insert the USB from the reader into the USB port on your computer

  5. Step 5: the correct way round.

  6. Step 6: Click on the shortcut that says "diskdrive" or "unnamed device" (you will know it when you see it).

  7. Step 7: Right click on the file or folder and select "copy".

  8. Step 8: Eject and unplug your floppy disk and reader.

Detailed Guide

If the shortcut does not appear, go to "Files" then try and find something similar.

Locate the data you want to copy., After that, go to the folder you want to save it to, then right click again and select "paste".

You have now successfully completed the task. , You may need to click "eject device" to remove the USB.

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