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    Is USB compatible with Windows 95?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by les9lee, May 20, 2005.

  1. les9lee

    les9lee Newbie

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    I'm looking for an external USB port that I can add to my Windows 95 laptop. The ones I've seen specify Win 98 or higher. Is USB incompatible with Win 95 software? If not, will the Win 98 specified products work with Win 95?
     
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    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    Generally Windows 95 does not support USB. There was a later version that came out with USB support.






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    Jesusfrk611 Notebook Consultant

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    I have a Windows 95 desktop that has 2 USB ports, I have yet to try them out though because I was just given the comp yesterday, so I don't know if they actually work, but they are there.
     
    Jesusfrk611, May 25, 2005
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    <blockquote id='quote'> quote:<hr height='1' noshade id='quote'>Originally posted by zazonz
     
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    95 can support usb, you just need the "newer" version of 95 that says usb support. I have a 95 disc that says usb support.
     
    RadcomTxx, May 25, 2005
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