Backup disc inaccessible

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When we upgraded from Windows 95 to Windows XP, we saved our stuff on floppy discs. Now, when we try to access it, a window comes up that says the disc is not formatted. What does this mean? If it was not formatted, why did it let us copy all our stuff onto it? How can I get our stuff off these discs now?
 
"Floppy Disk Formats That are Supported in Windows XP"
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;Q309623
"Windows XP supports formatting only the 1.44MB disk format. Three-mode
floppy drives (drives that are capable of reading/writing with 720KB, 1.2MB
and 1.44MB 3.5" disks) requires special driver support, and support for this
feature is not included in Windows XP.
Some 3mode FD drivers may be installed on PCs with Windows XP by OEMs,
although Microsoft does not provide the end-user support for 3mode drivers.
Please contact your OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) if you have any
questions on 3mode drivers."

More reading!
http://tinyurl.com/li4a
Here's the link to the driver (I couldn't locate the relevant page.):
http://tinyurl.com/26suq

Good luck.

Bee
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Kathrine said:
When we upgraded from Windows 95 to Windows XP, we saved our stuff on
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floppy discs. Now, when we try to access it, a window comes up that says
the disc is not formatted. What does this mean? If it was not formatted,
why did it let us copy all our stuff onto it? How can I get our stuff off
these discs now?
 
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