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Resolved TRying to instal Iomega 100Mb zip drive ( external)

Discussion in 'Windows 7' started by Geoff Hands, 2014/01/11.

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    I have some archive stuff recorded long ago on 100Mb Zip discs. I want to access. My PC does not have a zip drive. I have bought an external one, which comes with a floppy disc containing the drivers (?) but I don't have a floppy disc drive either. I have been to the Iomega site, and note that the drivers only support older versions of Windows - up to XP, whereas I am running Windows 7. Still, I tried, downloaded them ( I think - although I kept getting offered all sorts of other stuff which I don't think I want ).
    The Iomega instructions tell me after downloading- from the floppy - I insert a Tools Zip disc in the drive, and then follow the on screen instructions. But I never get any on screen instructions.
    I can't find that any installation for the drivers has been made - the device is not shown in My Computer or Device Manager.
    Any help, please ?
     
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    Will my Iomega product work with Windows 7?

    If your Zip drive is on the list .....
    In other words just plug it in and Windows should/may recognise it and load the drivers..
     
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    No, that didn't work.

    However, it occurred to me to look for- and I found - an external floppy disc drive said to be compatible with WEindows 7, for only about £10. So I've ordered that. Crossed fingers, it will be the answer.

    Thanks for trying, though.
     
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