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Device and Drives
« on: March 07, 2017, 09:11:55 PM »
 I have Windows 10 and in the Device and Drives I have three,  and among them the Floppy Disk Drive (A:).  When I click on it, it tells me to insert a disk, but there is a disk inserted, a Memorex DVD-R.  What can I do so I can read what is in the disk?   Thank you.  Anna Ruth   

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Re: Device and Drives
« Reply #1 on: March 07, 2017, 09:38:09 PM »
Look here:
https://www.amazon.com/Toshiba-PA2669U-External-Floppy-Drive/dp/B001158PG4
The Toshiba floppy drive is external.

A DVD-R is not floppy. It is very stiff.
Floppy drives require Floppy disks.   :P

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Re: Device and Drives
« Reply #2 on: March 07, 2017, 09:46:19 PM »
Geek please re-read before you Post...

She's not looking for a floppy drive...
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Re: Device and Drives
« Reply #3 on: March 08, 2017, 09:29:27 AM »
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n the Device and Drives I have three,  and among them the Floppy Disk Drive (A:).  When I click on it, it tells me to insert a disk, but there is a disk inserted, a Memorex DVD-R.

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Re: Device and Drives
« Reply #4 on: March 08, 2017, 12:17:40 PM »
I have Windows 10 and in the Device and Drives I have three,  and among them the Floppy Disk Drive (A:).  When I click on it, it tells me to insert a disk, but there is a disk inserted, a Memorex DVD-R.  What can I do so I can read what is in the disk?   Thank you.  Anna Ruth
Your post doesn't make sense.  A Memorex DVD-R is an optical disc, not a floppy disk.  And, you mentioned the Floppy Disk Drive (A:), which does not accommodate DVD, or optical, discs. 

How many drives do you see when you open File Explorer and click in This PC?

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« Reply #5 on: March 11, 2017, 09:02:47 PM »
I have Windows 10 and in the Device and Drives I have three,  and among them the Floppy Disk Drive (A:).  When I click on it, it tells me to insert a disk, but there is a disk inserted, a Memorex DVD-R.  What can I do so I can read what is in the disk?   Thank you.  Anna Ruth   

The disk in left side of my laptop is round and says on it Memorex DVD-R

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Re: Device and Drives
« Reply #6 on: March 11, 2017, 10:35:30 PM »
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By tradition the A: is reserved for a floppy disc but any other.
The floppy disc is in a square plastic  envelope. Colons may vary.


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Re: Device and Drives
« Reply #7 on: March 12, 2017, 10:36:46 AM »
How many drives do you see when you open File Explorer and click in This PC?
This remains unanswered.

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Re: Device and Drives
« Reply #8 on: March 12, 2017, 12:00:34 PM »
What is on the DVD ? ?...if blank sometimes the drive doesn't show...

Is the DVD drive listed in My Computer ? ?...if so double-clik it and it should open and CD or DVD thats in the drive.
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« Reply #9 on: March 12, 2017, 10:34:40 PM »
She said:
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By tradition the A: is reserved for a floppy disc but any other.
The floppy disc is in a square plastic  envelope. Colons may vary.


Boy, am I confused!  Now I have a  Memorex high speed in, a CD-RW,  in and it does the same.
In This PC it shows, under Devices and Drives(3):  Local Disk (C:), 3ECOVERY (D:) and DVD RW Drive (E:).  When I bought the envelopes that these were in, they showed Disk.  I no longer have the envelopes.


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Re: Device and Drives
« Reply #10 on: March 12, 2017, 10:41:32 PM »
This remains unanswered.

In This PC it shows, under Devices and Drives(3):  Local Disk (C:), 3ECOVERY (D:) and DVD RW Drive (E:).

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Re: Device and Drives
« Reply #11 on: March 13, 2017, 06:25:50 AM »
E: is your DVD drive...so whenever you want to use it you double clik E: to open it...
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Re: Device and Drives
« Reply #12 on: March 14, 2017, 08:38:33 PM »
In This PC it shows, under Devices and Drives(3):  Local Disk (C:), 3ECOVERY (D:) and DVD RW Drive (E:).

I am getting this - This remains unanswered.   And it has been answered.

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Re: Device and Drives
« Reply #13 on: March 14, 2017, 08:49:32 PM »
This remains unanswered.

I do not see This PC in File Explorer.  There are a bunch of Frequent Folders and Recent Files.

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Re: Device and Drives
« Reply #14 on: March 14, 2017, 08:56:31 PM »
What is on the DVD ? ?...if blank sometimes the drive doesn't show...

Is the DVD drive listed in My Computer ? ?...if so double-clik it and it should open and CD or DVD thats in the drive.

The DVD has my documents in it from years ago and so does the CD-RW's

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Re: Device and Drives
« Reply #15 on: March 14, 2017, 09:17:28 PM »
Look here:
https://www.amazon.com/Toshiba-PA2669U-External-Floppy-Drive/dp/B001158PG4
The Toshiba floppy drive is external.

A DVD-R is not floppy. It is very stiff.
Floppy drives require Floppy disks.   :P


I threw away the
Look here:
https://www.amazon.com/Toshiba-PA2669U-External-Floppy-Drive/dp/B001158PG4
The Toshiba floppy drive is external.

A DVD-R is not floppy. It is very stiff.
Floppy drives require Floppy disks.   :P


I threw away the Toshiba as plug would not fit anymore.   I still have a DYNEX Slim USB EXTERNAL FLOPPY DISK DRIVE and the plug fits into a  port but does not show.

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Re: Device and Drives
« Reply #16 on: March 14, 2017, 09:35:07 PM »
The DVD has my documents in it from years ago and so does the CD-RW's

I was just thinking that maybe I do not have the proper cord plugged in.  What cord do I need and which port would it go into?  Thank you.  Anna Ruth

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Re: Device and Drives
« Reply #17 on: March 15, 2017, 05:46:31 PM »
I do not see This PC in File Explorer.  There are a bunch of Frequent Folders and Recent Files.
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Re: Device and Drives
« Reply #18 on: March 16, 2017, 11:33:58 AM »
foxygrandma

By tradition the A: is reserved for a floppy disc but any other.
The floppy disc is in a square plastic  envelope. Colons may vary.


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When I open File Explorer
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By tradition the A: is reserved for a floppy disc but any other.
The floppy disc is in a square plastic  envelope. Colons may vary.

When I open File Explorer, it just shows documents, jpg and other ones.

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Re: Device and Drives
« Reply #19 on: March 16, 2017, 03:01:56 PM »
I did mention quoting Posts to reply...no need to do this.

At this point since you are confused about which drive is which i suggest having someone there on your end to show you how to use both the Floppy drive...and your DVD drive...
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Re: Device and Drives
« Reply #20 on: March 16, 2017, 03:34:57 PM »
If you want assistance on this forum you need to provide CLEAR Information, and when you provide information you cannot arbitrarily contradict information you already gave, because it just means that your information is entirely unreliable.

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in the Device and Drives I have three,  and among them the Floppy Disk Drive (A:).
Then later that same listing becomes:

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In This PC under Devices and Drives(3):  Local Disk (C:), 3ECOVERY (D:) and DVD RW Drive (E:)
So now A:\ has disappeared and magically been replaced by another drive, without reason or explanation.

Then, right after that, suddenly:

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I do not see This PC in File Explorer.
But you just listed what you saw in "This PC"... Now you don't even see "This PC" at all?


Geek-9pm then explains the Floppy Drive thing- how they aren't the same, providing a link to an External Toshiba Floppy Drive- and then suddenly:

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I threw away the Toshiba as plug would not fit anymore. 

What does this even mean? She had that exact External Floppy Drive that Geek provided as an example? She had a Toshiba Toaster oven and tossed it out? Who knows. It's guesswork. Was it plugged in for the Original Post, then unplugged and an external DVD-R plugged in between the OP and the later completely different listing of drives? Are they two completely different computers and that just didn't get mentioned? Apparently we are supposed to fighure that out from single sentences.

And then suddenly the proper cords aren't plugged in... Cords for what? Are these external drives? Are these even the same computer, or did different PCs get used during this entire process without being mentioned. That's important information.

This is why I gave up each time I wrote a post. None of the information is provided in a clear fashion and it's all over the map and makes no sense. I'm inclined to think we are being jerked around.
I was trying to dereference Null Pointers before it was cool.

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Re: Device and Drives
« Reply #21 on: March 16, 2017, 04:50:58 PM »
I'm inclined to think we are being jerked around.
Me too.

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Re: Device and Drives
« Reply #22 on: March 16, 2017, 05:09:07 PM »
E: is your DVD drive...so whenever you want to use it you double clik E: to open it...

When I double click on it, it reads Insert A Disk

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Re: Device and Drives
« Reply #23 on: March 16, 2017, 05:16:36 PM »
Then put 1 of your CD/DVD disks with pictures into it...and double - clik it again...
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« Reply #24 on: March 16, 2017, 05:18:18 PM »
I do not see This PC in File Explorer.  There are a bu.ch of Frequent Folders and Recent Files.
Why do I frequently get Remains Unanswered when it has been answered?  Also, it is the same computer and not another one.  Anna Ruth

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Re: Device and Drives
« Reply #25 on: March 16, 2017, 05:49:39 PM »
? ?

Have you tried what i just suggested in my last Post yet ? ?
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« Reply #26 on: March 17, 2017, 10:14:50 PM »
? ?

Have you tried what i just suggested in my last Post yet ? ?

  Been so busy with doctor appointments and other that I have not had the chance to get here.  But I will try it soon and get back to you.  Thank you.  Anna Ruth

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« Reply #27 on: March 18, 2017, 08:15:19 PM »
  Been so busy with doctor appointments and other that I have not had the chance to get here.  But I will try it soon and get back to you.  Thank you.  Anna Ruth

I have a Memorex CD-RW with pictures in but it does not show up, just the Local Disk (C:),3ECOVERY, and DVD-RW Drive (E:).
As an aside, again, I do not understand CH.  I had logged in for a day to post, but when I tried to send the post it takes me back to Welcome Guest the login where I have to put in my password again!  Did it three times tonight so have to put in as New Topic.   I am using Firefox browser now so maybe I need to use another browser. I am also answering from the email notice.  Maybe I should not. Ya got me! Anna Ruth Whoops, now I did not have to use New Topic.

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Re: Device and Drives
« Reply #28 on: March 18, 2017, 08:46:44 PM »
foxygrandma,
when you login have the browser save you login information.

Next time you visit, go to the forum. Make the forum a bookmark.
Click on the new replies to your posts.

This is what I see when I click on the bookmark for CH.  :)

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Re: Device and Drives
« Reply #29 on: March 18, 2017, 09:15:09 PM »
1 more time...double Click E: when you have the disc in...what happens ? ?
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« Reply #30 on: March 19, 2017, 09:12:39 AM »
As an aside, again, I do not understand CH.  I had logged in for a day to post, but when I tried to send the post it takes me back to Welcome Guest the login where I have to put in my password again!  Did it three times tonight so have to put in as New Topic.   
Well, the reason for a posting screen taking you back to the login screen is probably that you were timed out before you submitted your post.  If you are losing your typed text when this happens, here's a tip.  After typing your message but before hitting the Post or Preview button, copy and paste your text to Notepad on your computer.  Alternatively, you could type your message in Notepad, WordPad, or any word processing software installed on your computer, and then copy and paste it to the forum posting box when you have signed in and are ready to post a message.

But, you can probably avoid this timing out problem by reviewing your forum settings.   When you go to the Welcome screen and enter your username and password, you'll see a drop down box to the right of the password box; clicking the drop down arrow shows options for length of time to remain signed in. 

I am using Firefox browser now so maybe I need to use another browser. I am also answering from the email notice.  Maybe I should not. Ya got me! Anna Ruth Whoops, now I did not have to use New Topic.
Firefox works fine for forum use.  I use it all the time.  And, clicking on a forum link in your email notice is fine, but this does not mean you will not have to sign in.  If you were signed out, the method you used to open the forum makes no difference; you'll still have to sign in.