Format Disks

Windows 2000 and XP
Note: The images below reflect formatting a Zip 250MB disk.

  1. Open My Computer [icon] or Windows Explorer [Start, Programs, Accessories]

  2. Right click on the drive (e.g., Floppy drive or Zip drive)

  3. Format [pop-up menu]

  4. Start [button]

  5. OK [button]

  6. Progress bar will display the status

  7. Formatting a Zip disk takes a while. Formatting a Floppy disk is fairly quick.

  8. OK [button]

  9. Close [button] to exit formatting or Return to Step 4 to format another disk.

Last updated Monday August 20, 2007 10:43 AM