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Old July 30th 06, 03:52 PM posted to microsoft.public.win98.gen_discussion
Ken W
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Default Recognize a USB removable drive

I'm trying to use a USB 60 MB removable drive/stick, but when I put it in
nothing happens-therefore I can't write to it. I believe 98 isn't
plug-and-play but I don't know what I have to do.
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Old July 30th 06, 04:35 PM posted to microsoft.public.win98.gen_discussion
Don Phillipson
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Default Recognize a USB removable drive

"Ken W" wrote in message
...

I'm trying to use a USB 60 MB removable drive/stick, but when I put it in
nothing happens-therefore I can't write to it. I believe 98 isn't
plug-and-play but I don't know what I have to do.


Current USB hardware requires USB version 2, supplied
with Win98SE. Win98 came with only USB version 1.
What OS do you have and what does this hardware require?

It is the BIOS rather than the OS which offers the plug & play option.

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Don Phillipson
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(Ottawa, Canada)


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Old July 30th 06, 05:01 PM posted to microsoft.public.win98.gen_discussion
Richard in AZ
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Default Recognize a USB removable drive


"Ken W" wrote in message
...
I'm trying to use a USB 60 MB removable drive/stick, but when I put it in
nothing happens-therefore I can't write to it. I believe 98 isn't
plug-and-play but I don't know what I have to do.


Windows 98 requires drivers for all USB drives. You should be able to download drivers for your
model USB drive/stick from the drive manufacturer. Only Windows ME and Windows XP have built in
drivers for these USB devices.


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Old July 30th 06, 05:03 PM posted to microsoft.public.win98.gen_discussion
Richard in AZ
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Default Recognize a USB removable drive


"Don Phillipson" wrote in message
...
"Ken W" wrote in message
...

I'm trying to use a USB 60 MB removable drive/stick, but when I put it in
nothing happens-therefore I can't write to it. I believe 98 isn't
plug-and-play but I don't know what I have to do.


Current USB hardware requires USB version 2, supplied
with Win98SE. Win98 came with only USB version 1.
What OS do you have and what does this hardware require?

It is the BIOS rather than the OS which offers the plug & play option.

--
Don Phillipson
Carlsbad Springs
(Ottawa, Canada)


USB 2 is nice, but not required to make a USB drive/stick work. You get a note that it would work
faster with USB 2, but it will work with USB 1 if you have the drivers. Windows 98 does not include
the USB drivers, you have to get them from the USB device manufacturer.


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Old July 31st 06, 03:55 AM posted to microsoft.public.win98.gen_discussion
Ken W
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Default Recognize a USB removable drive

"Richard in AZ" wrote:


"Ken W" wrote in message
...
I'm trying to use a USB 60 MB removable drive/stick, but when I put it in
nothing happens-therefore I can't write to it. I believe 98 isn't
plug-and-play but I don't know what I have to do.


Windows 98 requires drivers for all USB drives. You should be able to download drivers for your
model USB drive/stick from the drive manufacturer. Only Windows ME and Windows XP have built in
drivers for these USB devices.


I got the drive from Dell. In trying to download the driver, they direct me
to a link that's a dead-end. Any suggestions?
Ken
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Old July 31st 06, 04:00 AM posted to microsoft.public.win98.gen_discussion
Dan
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Default Recognize a USB removable drive

Ken W wrote:
"Richard in AZ" wrote:

"Ken W" wrote in message
...
I'm trying to use a USB 60 MB removable drive/stick, but when I put it in
nothing happens-therefore I can't write to it. I believe 98 isn't
plug-and-play but I don't know what I have to do.

Windows 98 requires drivers for all USB drives. You should be able to download drivers for your
model USB drive/stick from the drive manufacturer. Only Windows ME and Windows XP have built in
drivers for these USB devices.


I got the drive from Dell. In trying to download the driver, they direct me
to a link that's a dead-end. Any suggestions?
Ken


You could try using Google for help or also contact Dell as to why their
driver does not come up on their web page.
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Old July 31st 06, 04:30 AM posted to microsoft.public.win98.gen_discussion
Richard in AZ
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Default Recognize a USB removable drive


"Dan" wrote in message ...
Ken W wrote:
"Richard in AZ" wrote:

"Ken W" wrote in message
...
I'm trying to use a USB 60 MB removable drive/stick, but when I put it in
nothing happens-therefore I can't write to it. I believe 98 isn't
plug-and-play but I don't know what I have to do.
Windows 98 requires drivers for all USB drives. You should be able to download drivers for
your model USB drive/stick from the drive manufacturer. Only Windows ME and Windows XP have
built in drivers for these USB devices.


I got the drive from Dell. In trying to download the driver, they direct me to a link that's a
dead-end. Any suggestions?
Ken


You could try using Google for help or also contact Dell as to why their driver does not come up
on their web page.


For newer memory sticks go to http://snipurl.com/u4uk
for older memory sticks go to http://snipurl.com/svox


 




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