Disk not ready (Error 71)

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This error has the following causes and solutions:

  • There is no disk in the specified drive. Put a disk in the drive and retry the operation.

  • The drive door of the specified drive is open. Close the drive door and retry the operation.

For additional information, select the item in question and press F1 (in Windows) or HELP (on the Macintosh).

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