The method you use to copy a large file to a floppy diskette may vary, depending on the size of the source file’s containing directory. If the directory is larger than 1.4 MB, then we recommend you use a compression utility to reduce the size of the files. You can also use the utility PKZIP, for example) to create the archive in parts, each sized to fit on a diskette. To check the directory size in MS-DOS, from the directory type:

dir /s

Once the directory is listed, at the end of the results you’ll see the amount of bytes taken.

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

copy . a:

If the directory is larger than 1.4 MB, we recommend a compression utility be used.

  • How to copy information to and from a floppy diskette or CD.
  • Floppy drive help and support.
  • See the copy definition for further information and related links.