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Dirtdog15   01-20-2008 at 04:50:35 PM

I am building my first computer and have decided to go with XP. Do you think I need to put a floppy in it or will I be ok? If so will http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6821152003 work for those moments I might need one?

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pat mcgroin   01-20-2008 at 05:05:37 PM
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my computer came with a floppy and I'll bet I havent used it in 3 or 4 years.
If it turns out you need one you can get one for about 20 bucks
I wonder if mine even works

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g-paw   01-21-2008 at 12:08:56 AM
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For $7 why not? If you ever need it, you'll need it, e.g., BIOS problems or checking a hdd

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gone fishin'   01-24-2008 at 04:02:17 AM
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If you do computer repair,a floppy is a great,for the 10 bucks or so if the mobo will support it I allways put one in

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cranbers   01-28-2008 at 12:00:28 PM
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I personally would say you don't need it. Most everything is done through windows itself, or through cd rom boot discs. Most companies support flashing the bios through windows. So yeah the floppy is dead. No question about it.

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