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Thread ID: 77900	2007-03-27 02:15:00	USB Flash Drive for Windows 98	ktee (5538)	Press F1

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536140	2007-03-27 02:15:00	Need some help on the above. Please work under assumption I know little. Just bought new comp with Vista installed attempting to transfer old stuff onto it. Old one only has floppy drive, and told cable would be too complicated for me, easier to use a flash drive. Open box they(NL) sold me. It says only for Windows 2000, XP Looked at ones available at Dick Smith for Wind98, only one I can see says for Windows 98SE. with following "The U-Storage software provided does not work correctly with Windows 98 First Edition and may corrupt data on XH8251. We recommend that you do not attempt to install U-Storage on Windows 98 First Edition, it should however work fine with Windows 98SE and greater" Anyone know what one I can buy Windows98 Any help will be appreciated. Microsoft Windows 98 160MB RAM IE 5 6.0.2800.1106 OutLook Express 6.0.2800. 1123	ktee (5538)
536141	2007-03-27 02:43:00	I recently purchased an A-Data " My Flash" USB 2.0 flash drive from Ascent . It comes with a driver disk that has drivers for Win 98 and 98 se . 1G capacity and cheap - under $30 :)	KatiMike (242)
536142	2007-03-27 02:51:00	You do have a USB port on your Win98 computer don't you? :D I know someone who wanted to do the same as you but found that having purchased a new flashdrive he had nowhere to plug it in on his old 98 computer. :D	B.M. (505)
536143	2007-03-27 03:10:00	Thks for quick replies. Have just finished crawling under desk, & double checking Specs I got fm Hp. Yes, I can see them !!, & specs state External Ports USB 2. But not a silly question, as only just found put about what USB thingy was on Sat, also found that little box wasnt my modem, but a thing for printer. Modem is inside comp.(Only had it 6 years). Where do I get the US B from Ascent, where are they??	ktee (5538)
536144	2007-03-27 03:14:00	Ascent are an online store www.ascent.co.nz	KatiMike (242)
536145	2007-03-27 03:19:00	Don't forget Win 98 are no longer supported this year. Better standby a driver for a flash drive in 98 because it doesn't have plug and play features.	PedalSlammer (8511)
536146	2007-03-27 03:51:00	"The U-Storage software provided does not work correctly with Windows 98 First Edition and may corrupt data on XH8251. We recommend that you do not attempt to install U-Storage on Windows 98 First Edition, it should however work fine with Windows 98SE and greater" People keep saying this sort of thing. I look after a few Win98 1st Ed PCs, they have USB printers, USB cameras, USB drives. Never had a problem. Just install it.	pctek (84)
536147	2007-03-27 03:57:00	People keep saying this sort of thing. I look after a few Win98 1st Ed PCs, they have USB printers, USB cameras, USB drives. Never had a problem. Just install it. I believe this is quoted on the box/instructions provided by Dick Smiths, not someones theory. Im sure if this is stated by the manufacturer of the hardware it's probably correct	borax (7078)
536148	2007-03-27 04:18:00	The kingston data traveller 1 will also work fine in 98. May need a driver for it but thats easily downloaded from their website. www.kingston.com	DeSade (984)
536149	2007-03-27 04:45:00	Well of course you could use your floppy drive - but then I suppose they forgot to put one on your new computer so thats no use. Using a cable is the best idea - but needs knowledge - try some of your friends - you may be surprised what they are capable of. I remember another method that was not at all well known and that was to use the old DOS program XTREE GOLD. A cross over cable is needed but copying files is a breeze with this method. Another possiblity is actually paying a local technician to do the job. I use one myself when out of my depth and he really isn't all that expensive - has saved me hours of work and rescued my sanity. Tom	Thomas01 (317)
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