Is there a problem with formatting a floppy in a: drive with XP. I tried Quick format and got an error saying it couldn't complete. Then tried a Full format and same error. But it will make a "System disk" with no problems. Pc Regards, John Durham (list moderator) <http://modecideas.com/contact.html?sig> Freelists login at //www.freelists.org/cgi-bin/lsg2.cgi List archives at //www.freelists.org/archives/pchelpers PC-HELPERS list subscribe/unsub at http://modecideas.com/discuss.htm?sig Good advice is like good paint- it only works if applied.