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306543 2004-12-21 22:19:00 I have a p4-2.53 running win 2k
I am unable to remove the write protect from my zip 100 parallel drive.
I have the latest driver from iomega
Right clicking on my computer/zip or zip in explorer brings up the menu but there is no protect option showing.
my supplier is unable to help.

Any one with ideas out there please ?
jupiter1 (2578)
306544 2004-12-22 01:13:00 Right click, then Properties?

Or do those cartridges have a write-protect tab?
Graham L (2)
306545 2004-12-22 02:12:00 These drives are software protected.
Right click/properties should bring up a menu containing a "Protect" tab but the menu doesn't show this tab anymore for some reason.
To date I have not been able to find the cause.
i have downloaded the latest driver from Iomega and installed but to no effect.
The drive is reading, ejecting, etc OK using the driver supplied by Microsoft. (but no "protect" tab).
jupiter1 (2578)
306546 2004-12-22 02:33:00 This posting about Iomegaware (macarlo.com) might help. It looks as if there can be software write protection at the level of this software, rather than at the OS level. Graham L (2)
306547 2004-12-22 03:42:00 This posting about Iomegaware (macarlo.com) might help. It looks as if there can be software write protection at the level of this software, rather than at the OS level.

Graham,

They can be made like a CDR and you need to use the same S/W to unprotect.

Some times P/W are also involved.

Sometimes need to copy and then formatt, but before doing this ensure: that you can change permissions on the coppy's.

Sometimes formatt will Fail, and leave you with a dead $25-00 disk.

Proceed with caution, at own risk.

D.
drb1 (4492)
306548 2004-12-28 19:37:00 These drives are software protected.
Right click/properties should bring up a menu containing a "Protect" tab but the menu doesn't show this tab anymore for some reason.
To date I have not been able to find the cause.
i have downloaded the latest driver from Iomega and installed but to no effect.
The drive is reading, ejecting, etc OK using the driver supplied by Microsoft. (but no "protect" tab).

The latest iomegaware driver is installed but seems not ot be used.
The driver being used is that which is supplied by MS in the Win2K op sys.
How do i change this ?
Cheers,
jupiter1 (2578)
306549 2004-12-29 00:02:00 Silly Q but are you using a ZIP 100 disk?
What version is the software you have for Iomegaware?

www.iomega.com

Latest Version of IomegaWare
Version: 4.0.2
Size: 8.21MB
Posted: 28-OCT-2002
Download Time: 00:44:00 (Average with a 28.8 Kbps modem)
Skinnerjack (59)
306550 2005-01-11 07:56:00 Silly Q but are you using a ZIP 100 disk?
What version is the software you have for Iomegaware?

www.iomega.com

Latest Version of IomegaWare
Version: 4.0.2
Size: 8.21MB
Posted: 28-OCT-2002
Download Time: 00:44:00 (Average with a 28.8 Kbps modem)
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Yes, am using a zip100 disk
Also the latest iomegaware as given above.
jupiter1 (2578)
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