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> Flash Drive on Windows 98
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post Aug 27 2008, 09:04 PM
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Windows 98 seems to need some drivers in order to read and write to a flash drive. Anyone know where to find drivers I can download to 3.5" floppy and then install to Win 98?

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post Aug 27 2008, 09:55 PM
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In many instances, you will need the exact driver for the specific USB device.
For instance, External USB connected Hard Drives will provide a driver and configuration instructions for Win98, whereas the same External USB connected Hard Drive will be simply "plug & play" in XP.

Check the manufacturer's website for the specific USB device you wish to use.

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post Aug 28 2008, 12:57 AM
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QUOTE (Doug @ Aug 27 2008, 08:04 PM) *
In many instances, you will need the exact driver for the specific USB device...

Check the manufacturer's website for the specific USB device you wish to use.

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You WILL need the exact driver, and you need to be aware that many USB flash MFR's do NOT support win98....and those that DO only support win98SE.

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