How To Copy Files To A Floppy Disk

It’s a good idea to make backups of your files and save them off your computer for safekeeping. You can use floppy disks (also known as diskettes) to do that:

  • Go to the file you want to save
  • Right click on the file
  • Select ‘Send To’
  • Select ‘A:’ or ’3.5″ Floppy’
  • Insert Floppy to your A:

Your computer will now proceed with the copy process

Another way to save files to a diskette is to:

  • Right click your Start Button (on your start menu)
  • Choose ‘Explore’
  • Locate the file you wish to save
  • In the right pane of the window, left click the file and hold mouse down to drag that file over to the left pane window and drop onto the A: icon at the top left of the window.

Files you may wish to make copies or backups of could include:

  • Your email address book
  • Your browser bookmarks/favorites
  • Your emails
  • Important documents

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