Drives Use MS-DOS Compatibility Mode with Iomega Zip Drive (136742)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows 95
This article was previously published under Q136742

SYMPTOMS

After you install an Iomega Zip Drive connected to a parallel port, you find that the physical drives in your computer are using MS-DOS Compatibility mode.

CAUSE

The real-mode Guest.exe program supplied by Iomega is designed to allow you to access the Zip Drive in MS-DOS and Windows 95, causing the drives to use MS-DOS Compatibility mode.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this issue, use either of the following methods:

  • Use the following steps to install the protected-mode driver:

    1. In Control Panel, double-click the Add New Hardware icon.
    2. Click Next, click the No option button, and then click Next.
    3. Click Other Devices, and then click Next.
    4. In the Manufacturers box, click Iomega, and then click Have Disk.
    5. Install the files from the Windows 95 CD-ROM by inserting the CD-ROM in the drive, typing the following line in the Copy Manufacturer's Files From box, and then clicking Next

      <drive>:\drivers\storage\iomega

      where <drive> is the drive letter of the CD-ROM drive.
    6. After the files are copied, click Finish.
    7. When you are prompted to restart your computer, do so.
  • Contact Iomega to inquire about obtaining a driver for the Zip Drive for use in Windows 95.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:12/17/2000
Keywords:KB136742
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