Users have reported that they experience Error 0X800706F9 while they are trying to copy content files from a 3.5 floppy disk that was previously written on Windows XP or Windows 2000. As a floppy disk user, you are likely to see an error – “An unexpected error is keeping you from copying the file”, while using MS office documents. However, when you get an error with message “Error 0x800706F9: The disk media is not recognized. It may not be formatted”, there could be several reasons responsible ranging from a driver issue to hardware or local storage issue, corrupted excel file or word file, or corrupted or missing system file. Here is the list complete of why this is happening (check if you are experiencing any of these).
What causes Error 0x800706F9?
Driver issue due to OS change – As the floppy disk was written using an older OS, driver inconsistency might be the reason for this issueMoving file restrictions – If the original file was created with inherited moving restrictions, Windows might be having issues moving it on your local storageCorrupted MS Excel File – This happens when the MS Excel file being accessed is corrupted in natureCorrupted MS Word File – Similar to Excel file this can happen when the MS Word file being accessed is corrupted in natureFormat files of Floppy Disk – This happens due to some kind of corruption that is affecting the format files on your floppy diskHardware issue – If the floppy disk has an underlying physical damage then also you are likely to get 0X800706F9 In such as case resolution is not possible
Therefore, having come across scenarios that might be causing the 0X800706F9, here is a list of methods that can fix Error 0x800706F9.
How to Fix Error 0x800706F9
Below are the methods to fix error 0X800706F9. Let us talk about them in detail.
1] Running the Hardware Troubleshooter
If the connected devices to the Windows OS have some issues, the operating systems start throwing up unexpected errors. Many of the users encountering the 0X800706F9 say that the issue was resolved after running the Hardware and Device troubleshooter. Here is how you can run the troubleshooter.
Use Windows key + R to open up the Run dialog box. Type “ms-settings:troubleshoot” and press Enter to open up the Troubleshooting tab of the SettingsInside the Troubleshoot screen, navigate below to Find and fix other problems and click on Hardware and Devices. Now, Run the troubleshooter. Click on Hardware and DevicesAfter you initiate this procedure, wait until the initial diagnostic phase is complete, then click on Apply this fix if a suitable repair strategy is foundAfter the repair is successful, restart your PC and check if the issue has been resolved automatically at the next startup
2] Saving the document in Rich Text (Applies to Excel & Word)
Opening the file directly from the floppy disk and saving the file to a different format like Rich Text before moving it on your Windows 10 HDD / SSD may just resolve the issue. Here is how to do it.
Double-click on the problematic document from your floppy drive to open itClick on the File option from the top-left cornerClick on Save as > Click on Browse and select a location on your HDDChoose Save as type to Text format for MS Excel file and Rich Text format for MS Word file.Now, save the file outside the floppy disk and open File Explorer again to check whether the problem has been fixed or not
3] Recovering the Excel file
This method is applicable only for Microsoft Excel files. There are times when the file is corrupted to the point where your OS is unable to move it safely on the local storage. In such a case, the problem can be fixed by forcing the utility to Open and Repair the file. Here is how to do it.
4] Recovering the Word file
This method is applicable only for Microsoft Word files. For Instances, when the file is corrupted to the point where your OS is unable to move it safely on the local storage. In such a case, the problem can be fixed by forcing the utility to Open and Repair the file. Here is how to do it.
5] Running a CHKDSK Scan
If methods 1 to 4 does not solve the issue then it is safe to assume that problem is either hardware related or the file is corrupted. Go for the CHKDSK scan on the floppy drive to mitigate errors or bad sectors. Here is how to do it:
Press Windows + R keys to open the Run dialog box.With Administrator privilege, type cmd in the search box and click on OK to open Command Prompt.Once the command prompt window opens, type chkdsk C:Depending on your storage, the process may take some timeOnce the operation is complete, close the command prompt window, and reboot your compute
Finally, check to see if Windows Error 0X800706F9 is fixed or not. Hope the above solution helps! PS: Ever thought about why A the default Windows System Drive letter for Floppy Disks?
