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I have an old Dell on which I am trying to use the USB port. Unfortunately it doesn't respond when I plug something in, i.e. Windows doesn't detect any new hardware. I've looked in Device Manager under Control Panel and couldn't find anything installed under Universal Serial Bus controller. I installed the generic USB driver but to no avail. Has anyone got any suggestions?
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Dell Optiplex GXi )I think its a Pentium 133), Windows 95 v.4.00.950a
The USB device is a new data transfer cable, that's just come onto the market. (just like connecting two PC's with a serial or parrallel cable)
It runs perfectly with two machines running win98, so hopefully...... it can work with win95.
Thanks, Carlos, in advance.
The USB device is a new data transfer cable, that's just come onto the market. (just like connecting two PC's with a serial or parrallel cable)
It runs perfectly with two machines running win98, so hopefully...... it can work with win95.
Thanks, Carlos, in advance.
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Dell Optiplex GXi )I think its a Pentium 133), Windows 95 v.4.00.950a
The USB device is a new data transfer cable, that's just come onto the market. (just like connecting two PC's with a serial or parrallel cable)
It runs perfectly with two machines running win98, so hopefully...... it can work with win95.
Thanks, Carlos, in advance.
The USB device is a new data transfer cable, that's just come onto the market. (just like connecting two PC's with a serial or parrallel cable)
It runs perfectly with two machines running win98, so hopefully...... it can work with win95.
Thanks, Carlos, in advance.
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Brilliant! Now, can I download Win95 release 2 free of charge or is it an add-on that must be paid for?
need i say more...
OSR2 cannot be downloaded, and it was ONLY released as OEM. (as in those "May only be sold with new PC" CD's). To install an OEM (after you have gotten a hold of a CD) you have to _wipe_ your system.
Also, even _with_ those patches, win95 only get partial support, so before you do that, i would make sure that the device actually works with win95. If it says "Works on Win98" without mentioning win95, you can be pretty sure it will not work with W95.
Also, even _with_ those patches, win95 only get partial support, so before you do that, i would make sure that the device actually works with win95. If it says "Works on Win98" without mentioning win95, you can be pretty sure it will not work with W95.
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Thankyou very much gentlemen, if you were local, you'd get a pint or two for your help! Thanks again...
Pint.. Hmm.. UK? I can be there in two hours :) But it would still be an expensive pint for me :)
(Gothenburg, Sweden)
(Gothenburg, Sweden)
No..just send J2 a pint a didn't get a chance to comment... 8:)
What version of windows 95 are u running a,b,c??...what's usb device are u trying to install?
just need abit more info...