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How to Fix the ERROR_FLOPPY_UNKNOWN_ERROR
Make sure that the hard drives are connected properly to the motherboard
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Published onSeptember 2, 2024
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Encountering the ERROR_FLOPPY_UNKNOWN_ERROR usually comes with the following message and stop code:1124 (0x464) The floppy disk controller reported an error that is not recognized by the floppy disk driver. This error often stems from BIOS settings or hardware issues related to non-existent floppy drives.
How do I fix the ERROR_FLOPPY_UNKNOWN_ERROR?
1. Change the BIOS settings to set the hard drive as first boot device
This solution helps by ensuring that your computer attempts to boot from the hard drive first, bypassing the non-existent floppy drive.
2. Check RAID configuration in BIOS
This solution ensures that RAID configurations are correctly recognized and set, which can solve issues if the error is related to RAID setups.
3. Check the hard drive connections
This solution ensures that all physical connections to your hard drive are secure, which can sometimes prevent the BIOS from detecting the drive properly.
4. Reset BIOS to default settings
Resetting the BIOS to its default settings can clear any improper configurations that might be causing the floppy seek error.
5. Disable the Floppy drive in Device Manager
Disabling the floppy drive in Device Manager ensures that the operating system does not attempt to access the non-existent floppy drive, eliminating related errors. If you do use a floppy disk drive, make sure you install the correct driver for it and reenable it.
Common issues and final troubleshooting tips
By following these steps, you can effectively troubleshoot and resolve the ERROR_FLOPPY_UNKNOWN_ERROR. For future prevention, regularly check your BIOS settings and keep your hardware connections secure.
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Claudiu Andone
Windows Toubleshooting Expert
Oldtimer in the tech and science press, Claudiu is focused on whatever comes new from Microsoft.
His abrupt interest in computers started when he saw the first Home Computer as a kid. However, his passion for Windows and everything related became obvious when he became a sys admin in a computer science high school.
With 14 years of experience in writing about everything there is to know about science and technology, Claudiu also likes rock music, chilling in the garden, and Star Wars. May the force be with you, always!
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Claudiu Andone
Windows Toubleshooting Expert
Oldtimer in the tech and science press, with 14 years of experience in writing on everything there is to know about science, technology, and Microsoft
