floppy disk question

[mcalin76]

hi, I'm a novice in computers and I have a question...I used a floppy disk for many times and now is filled with a lot of important information for me. the problem is that everytime I try to make any changes or to delete files I get a message that tells me that the disk is "write-protected" and the only way to make changes is to move the write-protection. how do I do that? Thank you!

 

[Lorand]

Write-protection on 5 1/4" disks this is done by folding a sticky tab over the write protect slot; on 3 1/2" disks by sliding a plastic tab into the open position.

 

[mcalin76]

thank you lorand, it worked! i appreciate your prompt answer! and i'm glad you're from the same country i'm from...multumesc!

 

[Praetor]

Wow Lorand I didnt think you were so .... artistic!

 

[Lorand]

Hehe, it's not my drawing... Found it on the net

 

[Jeepers79]

Man, 5 1/4 floppy discs... Rememebr those things. Heck...What the heck is a floppy disk anyhow...My computer does not even have one of those drives!

 

[Lorand]

If you think that 5.25" floppy disk is an ancient invention, then what about the 8" floppy disk?
It's hard to believe, but I wrote my first program on punched cards...