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    USB Harddrive

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Bruce, Jan 9, 2005.

  1. Bruce

    Bruce Notebook Guru

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    I have a 3.5 ext. hd and when I connect to win98 using USB1.1/2, 98 never detected my hardrive, even I install the driver that comes with the ext. harddrive. It only works on xp/2000. Some people told me, USB ext. harddrive only support 98 SE and up version, can everyone tell me is that rigth, and how can I get that work on 98. Thanks very much
     
    Bruce, Jan 9, 2005
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    That's what most of the people has been telling me, but is there any thing i can download or software that can make me use my ext. harddrive with 98?
    Thanks Brain
     
    Bruce, Jan 10, 2005
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    Brian Working at 486 Speed NBR Reviewer

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    I could be wrong but I don't think '98 supports external mass storage until SE. If that's the case, upgrading is your best option.

    Editor in Chief http://www.bargainPDA.com and http://www.SPOTstop.com
     
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    Brian Working at 486 Speed NBR Reviewer

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    Not likely. You're talking about an OS that's over 5 years old at this point.

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    Brian, Jan 10, 2005
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    Huh....for a five year old piece of software...the prices sure haven't gone down much!

    http://search.ebay.com/windows-98se-upgrade_W0QQsokeywordredirectZ1QQfromZR8

    From a quick search, I would have to say Brian is quite right. Your stuck If you stick with 98. There might be a driver out there, but You'll be in a killing mood by the time you find it. Windows 98se supports USB quite nicely plus it has other fixes, and IS still supported mostly. Check to see if freinds,enemys,co-workers or others might have an old 98se disk just sitting around before you buy.

    a sample of posts I found:
    http://www.daniweb.com/techtalkforums/thread14637.html
     
    AdvidG, Jan 11, 2005
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    Bruce Notebook Guru

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    Thanks for the information, Brian and AdvidG.
    AdvidG, if there is really a driver out there to make it work with 98, then I think the CD should have included that driver with the ext.hdd enclouser right?
    Anyway, you are right, I might end up killing myself, if I keep going too deep.
     
    Bruce, Jan 11, 2005
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    AdvidG Notebook Consultant

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    I'm thinking they are assuming that everyone running 98 is actually running 98se. And you know what they say about assuming....
     
    AdvidG, Jan 12, 2005
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