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For some reason, my computer is not recognizing my floppy
disk drive, so therefore it does not work. It says the
driver is the correct one, but can't find the hardware
and it's error code 41. Can anyone help me solve this
problem? Thanks

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This is the Error 41 definition:

A driver was loaded but Windows cannot find the device. This happens when Windows
does not detect a non-Plug and Play device.
If the device was removed, uninstall the driver, install the device, and then click
Scan for hardware changes to reinstall the driver. If the hardware was not removed,
obtain a new or updated driver for the device.

If the device is a non-Plug and Play device, a newer version of the driver might be
needed. To install non-Plug and Play devices, use the Add Hardware wizard. Click
Performance and Maintenance on Control Panel, click System, and on the Hardware tab,
click Add Hardware Wizard.

On the General Properties tab of the device, click Troubleshoot to start the
troubleshooting wizard.


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> For some reason, my computer is not recognizing my floppy
> disk drive, so therefore it does not work. It says the
> driver is the correct one, but can't find the hardware
> and it's error code 41. Can anyone help me solve this
> problem? Thanks

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