Win10 preview version completely abandon the floppy disk floppy disk will return in the official version

Windows 10 will undoubtedly bring about earth-shaking changes, but it may also make some old antiques uncomfortable. For example, in the current technology preview, floppy disk support is removed! The floppy disk is the earliest removable storage device used on PC computers. It was born in 1971, when it was 8 inches in diameter, and the most popular is 3.5 inches. It reached its peak in the 1980s and 1990s. In 1996, there were more than 5 billion pieces. However, it was quickly eliminated. Apple's first-generation iMac in 1998 did not support it. It was basically completely discontinued around 2010.

A lot of young people nowadays, it is estimated that they are not knowing that floppy disks are awkward.

Speaking, Windows 10 no longer supports floppy disks seems to be reasonable, but while the average consumer has forgotten it, many commercial and enterprise users are still using it in certain occasions, Microsoft does not make any notice. It’s obviously rude to remove it rashly.

In the official Microsoft community, there are also many people complaining about postings. For example, one user said this: "I found out that my floppy disk is not available in Windows 10, I can only see one." Device ID ACPI\\VEN_PNP&DEV_0700. I know that some people think that the floppy disk should have been thrown away, but I still need it occasionally, hoping to re-support. ”

An employee of Microsoft confirmed that the Windows 10 Technology Preview does not support floppy disks. The reason is not disclosed, but it will be added back in the future beta or official version.

It is reported that Windows 10 will release a new version next month, but the floppy disk can not come back so soon.