When files on a hard drive were originating from a MAC device and then moved to a Windows machine, the notice “Can’t read from source file or disk” appears.

Be sure to specify that your floppies are formatted to be read by an Apple IIc. The firms will return the files to you on a flash drive or a CD or DVD disk, formatted for modern PCs or Macs.

A computer file system is a method of organizing, managing, and storing data on a local drive and provides a structure for files to be stored, retrieved, and manipulated.

I’ve been trying to find a company that can read these old 7-inch disks and convert their data into something a modern computer can read. What can I do? —Stanley Quanbeck, Lakeville, Minn.

Figure B The first time you access a VHD in a system image, you’ll need to use Disk Management. There are actually two VHD files, and you want to use the largest one.

If you are unable to copy files from an external disk and see Can’t read from the source file or disk error in Windows 11/10 , this guide has the working solutions.