zip disk trouble

[krossfyter]

I have this zip disk that I have used before. After I insert it into the zip drive the window pops up prompting me to initialize it, eject it or ignore etc. I can't get to my stuff on the zip. Any idea on what I can do?

 

[krimson]

open the metal cover, get some compressed air, and GENTLY blow it if it's dirty, do the same with the drive. that solved one disk not mounting.

 

[krossfyter]

okay ill do that... thanks.

 

[krossfyter]

okay that didnt work. any other suggestions guys?

 

[Independence]

Make sure the plastic cover over the crystal-like component on the bottom of the disk is clean. If that doesn't work, have a look at this link.

My guess, though, is that your disk or drive is defective.

 

[bousozoku]

Unplug the drive, insert the disk, and plug in the drive.

If you've got a USB bus-driven (no power brick) drive, use a port directly on the computer.