To reiterate: from what I've read, this drive can't read this older single-sided, double-density disk because those older disks have an identification conflict. Instead of just returning this drive, though, I'm wondering if anyone knows if there is software that will let me bypass the drive's readin...

I'm not seeing the link I posted earlier: are external links permitted here? If so, here is a link to a comment on Amazon from someone with a similar issue: https://www.amazon.com/gp/customer-reviews/R7GANA21SFXJR/ref=cm_cr_dp_d_rvw_ttl?ie=UTF8&ASIN=B00RXEWOAA Yes, it's possible the disk is degr...

Hi, thanks for your reply!
This is the drive:

I've tried both USB ports on my ThinkPad, and a bunch on my desktop, so I don't think it's the power issue you mention.

I'm trying to get files off an old floppy disk I have. Maxell Micro Floppy Disk MF 1-DD Single Sided, Double Density, Double Track 135 TPI. I bought an external USB floppy drive off Amazon, but get the read error: "A:\ is not accessible. The disk media is not recognized. It may not be formatted...