a:\ is not accessible

[twlott]

I am working on a NT 4 system with service pack 6A.

when you put a floppy in the a drive it wont read it. it give you one of 2 error messages.

1. a:\ is not accessible

the volume does not contain a recognized file system. Please make sure theat all required file system drivers are loaded and that the volume is not corrupt.

2. a:\ is not accessible.
the parameter is not correct.

I have put a new floppy drive in the system and it still does the same thing.

The BIOS does see the floppy and if you put a boot disk in the floppy drive it will boot from it.

I have replaced the floppy.sys file with another one to no avail.

I have serched for and answer on Microsoft and i cant find anything there.

Thanks in advance.

[PCMike]

A few questions:

1. Does the floppy drive make noise when you try to access the disk?
2. Have you tried several different disks?
3. Have you tried a different power cable?

[twlott]

Originally Posted by PCMike

A few questions:

1. Does the floppy drive make noise when you try to access the disk?
2. Have you tried several different disks?
3. Have you tried a different power cable?

there is drie activity.
5 different disks
yep.