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Subject: Setting up of the Iomega Zip Drive in Windows 95
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Tech Article Number: WBTA17000438

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You need the win9550.exe file from Iomega which they will have to supply.

  1. Attach the Zip drive directly to the computer with the WinBook turned off.
  2. Boot up the computer into Windows 95.
  3. Go to Start go to Programs and choose MS-DOS Prompt
  4. Type CD\ and press enter
  5. Type MD Iomega and press enter
  6. Put the disk with win9550.exe in the drive. Type a:\win9550.exe c:\iomega and press Enter.
  7. Type Exit and press enter to return to Windows 95.
  8. Click on Start and choose Run. Type C:\iomega\setup95.exe and click on the OK button
  9. Follow through the setup by clicking on the Next button and then click on the Finish button
  10. Reboot the computer.

Iomega’s WIN9550.EXE file can be found at:

World Wide Web: http://www.iomega.com

America Online: Keyword "IOMEGA"

Microsoft Network: Go word "IOMEGA"

BBS: (801) 778-5888

There have been reports of various errors and problems created after installing the Zip Drive even after following these instructions. For more information, please contact IOMEGA.


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