Copy That Floppy!
Schedule
Sat Jun 13 2026 at 01:00 pm to 05:00 pm
UTC+01:00Location
Rene Court, Coldhams Road, CB1 3EW Cambridge, United Kingdom | Cambridge, EN
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Got an old floppy disk gathering dust? Bring it back to life!The Centre for Computing History are hosting a floppy disk event where an experienced team will attempt to copy the data from your floppy disk onto a modern format.
When: Saturday 13th of June 2026, 1pm-5pm
Where: The Centre for Computing History, Cambridge
We can handle most common floppy disk types (3-inch, 3.5-inch, 5.25-inch and 8-inch) and systems.
Advance booking is recommended, depending on demand we may not be able to help you if you turn up on the day.
Each attendee will be allocated a 30-minute time slot to ensure we can prepare the appropriate equipment and provide focused support. You are welcome to bring multiple disks; however, depending on complexity, we may not be able to process all items within your allocated time.
Please note before booking:
We cannot work with ZIP disks, JAZ drives, SuperDisks, or other non-floppy portable media.
Disks must be not be damaged and clean and free from mould or heavy dust.
We cannot guarantee that your disk will be successfully copied.
You must bring your own USB stick, hard drive, or other portable media to receive your copied files.
Please be aware that we may see personal data during the transfer process.
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