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Why ZIP Disks Are No Longer Reliable ZIP disks were once a popular choice for storing large files. They offered capacities of 100 MB, 250 MB, and later 750 MB. At the time, they were a significant upgrade over floppy disks. However, ZIP disks use magnetic storage that degrades with age, exposure to heat, humidity, and magnetic fields. This degradation can cause data corruption or complete loss. Many users discover that their ZIP disks no longer work when they try to access ol