In Windows 98, click the Disable In This Hardware Profile check box to select it. In Windows 95, click the Original Configuration (Current) check box to clear it. Use the right mouse button to click My Computer, then click Properties on the menu that appears.Ĭlick the floppy disk controller for the drive you are having problems with, then click Properties. If you can access the floppy disk drive, follow these steps: To start Windows 98 in Safe mode, restart your computer, press and hold down the CTRL key after your computer completes the Power On Self Test (POST), and then choose Safe Mode from the Startup menu. To start Windows 95 in Safe mode, restart your computer, press the F8 key when you see the 'Starting Windows 95' message, and then choose Safe Mode from the Startup menu. Start Windows in Safe mode and try to access the floppy disk drive. Windows 98 phantom floppy drive preventing real floppy drive from functioning
