Why use the protect tool?
What is the difference between a short and long format?
What happens if I forget my password?
What is the difference between Iomega CopyDisk and Microsoft CopyDisk?

What is a software driver?

 

FAQs


Why use the protect tool?

This software tool increases your disk protection options beyond the floppy write-protect tab. From simple write protection (with or without a password) to the read/write protect option, this tool enables you to protect your Iomega disk data according to its sensitivity.

See Protecting Disks for more information.


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What is the difference between a short and long format?

A short format formats just the header information on a disk, allowing the rest of the data on the disk to be overwritten with new data as you work. A long format formats the entire disk and verifies the integrity of the disk surface.

See Formatting Disks for more information.



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What happens if I forget my password?

If the Iomega disk is write-protected with a forgotten password, copy the data to another disk, and reformat the original disk for reuse. If the Iomega disk is read/write-protected, the data cannot be recovered and the disk must be reformatted in order to be used again.

To format the disk:

  1. Insert the disk you want to format.
  2. Right click the appropriate drive icon in My Computer or Windows Explorer.
  3. Select Format from the drive shortcut menu.
  4. Select the I Forgot button.
  5. Select the Long Format option and format the disk.

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What is the difference between Iomega CopyDisk and Microsoft ® CopyDisk?

Iomega CopyDisk can copy data to and from floppy disks and Iomega disks. Microsoft® CopyDisk only works correctly with floppy disk drives.

See Copying Disks for more information.


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What is a software driver?

A software driver is a program that provides an interface between operating systems and hardware devices. Software drivers are replaced whenever you install a new or updated application.


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