Reference number: CH000119

How to copy a large file or directory to floppy diskette?

Question:

How to copy a large file or directory to floppy diskette?

Answer:

This all depends on how big the directory is. If the directory is larger than 1.4MB then it is recommended that you use a compression utility to compress the files onto the diskette or multiple diskettes. To check the directory size in MS-DOS, from the directory type:

dir /s <press enter>

Once the directory has been listed, at the end of the results you should see the amount of bytes taken.

If the directory is smaller than 1.4MB, you can use the below command to copy all files from that directory to a floppy diskette:

copy *.* a: <press enter>

If the directory is larger than 1.4MB, it is recommended that a compression utility be used. You can use the utilities on our recommended download page.

Additional information:

• See our copy dictionary definition for additional information about this term as well as related information and definitions.
• See document CH000823 for basic information about how to copy information to and from a floppy diskette.