VERAULT
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I dont think Windows corrupting 360KB disks from a 360KB drive is an issue here. The OP posted in another thread about formatting disks and was able to get the drive working in the past. Its either a hardware issue or the disks hes using (although I think thats a hardware issue too isnt it ). Without a spare its tough to test. With this post you can see he has an original IBM low density floppy controller. Sometimes the Controller IC fails. Sometimes the TTL logic on those boards does: https://forum.vcfed.org/index.php?threads/ibm-5150-3-5”-formatting-at-360k.1239256/post-1265486
I still suspect the drive. He was able to get the 3.5" drive writing and formatting on the same card so it seems the drive is the culprit.
He bought the disks from Glitch. https://forum.vcfed.org/index.php?t...es-boxes-of-10-with-sleeves-and-labels.61929/
I have bought hundreds of these same disks with no problem... Really they are all NOS and wrapped. I havent had a problem yet. So I am leaning towards the drive or floppy controller.
I still suspect the drive. He was able to get the 3.5" drive writing and formatting on the same card so it seems the drive is the culprit.
He bought the disks from Glitch. https://forum.vcfed.org/index.php?t...es-boxes-of-10-with-sleeves-and-labels.61929/
I have bought hundreds of these same disks with no problem... Really they are all NOS and wrapped. I havent had a problem yet. So I am leaning towards the drive or floppy controller.
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