1. Try swapping it with a known good drive if possible.
2. Also try to boot from the floppy.
3. Scan your system with the latest Virus Software. Sounds like you may have a
version of the Anti-Cmos Virus if the drive checks out OK.
4. Check all cables to the drive in question.

Philippe J Beaulieu wrote:

> I'm having a problem with my "A" drive. whenever I try to access a disk or
> write to the "A" drive, I get an error stating "device not ready" I really
> would appreciate any help
> Philippe Beaulieu
>
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