Format Disks
Windows 2000 and XP
Note: The images below reflect formatting a Zip 250MB disk.
Open My Computer [icon] or Windows Explorer [Start, Programs, Accessories]
Right click on the drive (e.g., Floppy drive or Zip drive)
Format [pop-up menu]

Start [button]

OK [button]
Progress bar will display the status
Formatting a Zip disk takes a while. Formatting a Floppy disk
is fairly quick.

OK [button]
Close [button] to exit formatting or Return to Step 4 to format another disk.
Last updated Monday August 20, 2007 10:43 AM