Maybe it's a coincidence, but since installing xp, my
computer can't seem to find the a:\ drive. It shows up in
the Device Mgr., but doesn't spin up during startup, and
neither Windows Explorer nor My Computer can see it or
any files on it. What's the problem and what can I do to
fix it?

"Spin up during start-up"? Floppy drives don't do that. I think I know
what you're referring to, but it's trivial that there isn't a floppy
drive seek on boot since not all computers do it. Check that the BIOS is
aware of the floppy, and that "floppy drive seek on boot" is enabled.
You might have to check inside the computer to see if the cables are
connected (?? Should be fine if it hasn't been opened, though.).
Is it a standard 3½ Floppy Drive?


Dave wrote:
> Maybe it's a coincidence, but since installing xp, my
> computer can't seem to find the a:\ drive. It shows up in
> the Device Mgr., but doesn't spin up during startup, and
> neither Windows Explorer nor My Computer can see it or
> any files on it. What's the problem and what can I do to
> fix it?