What is a power strap?  There is only one way to insert a power plug on a drive if that is what you are talking about, and only one way to insert a data cable if that is what you are talking about.  I am unable to understand how the OS would make a difference in how you can connect a drive if there is only one correct way to do it.  I have a new Mitsui floppy that I will be putting into an existing XP Pro system.  Please explain what you are talking about re "Power Strap".



Ron Kaplan <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

>An important FYI re: XP & floppy drive conflicts: I am running XP Pro,and had posted that my Floppy A: drive light was always on,the device was "working properly",but did not recognize an inserted disk. I was advised that with floppies from some floppy manufacturers--such as Sony & Mitsui--if you are running XP, the power strap in fact has to be reversed,i.e.,on the opposite side of the power plug.Well,this WAS the solution for me,and I hope this info.proves to be helpful.
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