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USB memory key connection issue
Name: trickyjw Date: February 14, 2005 at 13:54:13 Pacific OS: 98 CPU/Ram: 800mhz/64mb ram
Comment:
Hi there...trying to connect a usb memory key to the system and it won't work. Tries to find a bridge device already on the pc but it always blue screens. I have tried windows updates and searching for drivers eith no success. Only seems to be with a memory key no matter what type as I have other usb stuff that works. Any ideas would be great thank you.
Name: OtheHill Date: February 14, 2005 at 14:25:29 Pacific
Reply:
If the USB port in question works with other hardware then it must be a driver issue. USB devices do need drivers for each device in Win98. I'm not sure about this but you may also need to format the device.
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Response Number 2
Name: Derek Date: February 14, 2005 at 14:32:20 Pacific
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Did your key come with a USB driver CD?
Derek.W
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Response Number 3
Name: trickyjw Date: February 14, 2005 at 15:10:28 Pacific
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No it didn't come with a disk. Yes I think it is a driver issue. Do you know where I could download or update a generic usb driver for Windows 98?
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Response Number 4
Name: OtheHill Date: February 14, 2005 at 15:39:01 Pacific
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There isn't a generic USB driver for Win98. If other hardware does work as you stated then the USB controllers already have drivers installed. If you bought this USB flash memory new did you notice on the packaging what OSes were supported. If no CD was provided there may not be any drivers available. Try downloading Everest home edition and run it. I don't know if it will see this hardware or not. If not, then maybe you can try it in a WinXP machine and posssibly identify it.
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Response Number 5
Name: grasshopper Date: February 14, 2005 at 16:36:38 Pacific
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I don't think memory keys need a driver. When plugged in it recognizes it as another drive. The icon should show up in the tray down by the clock. Check the package it came in, it might only work with USB 2.0.
When all is said and done More is said than done..
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Response Number 6
Name: jboy Date: February 14, 2005 at 16:58:13 Pacific
Summary: Hi, Every USB memory key I've seen needs drivers for Win 98 FE or SE. They would also be needed if used for Win 95 c or later, although Win 95 probably does not support these devices. I've not tried n...
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