USB 1.1 DEVICE IN WINDOWS 98 Windows 98 does NOT have built-in drivers for USB 1.1 (because those were not included in Windows until the release of Windows ME, a.k.a. Windows Millenium). But many Windows 98 computers nevertheless have built-in USB ports. The USB driver files will NOT be Microsoft drivers.

They will be drivers supplied by a third party. Thus the USB driver files will NOT be on the Windows 98 installation CD, so any re-installation of Windows will disable the USB 1.1 ports. To use a USB 1.1 device with Windows 98, you should ONLY buy a device that comes with Windows 98 drivers. But if the computer has built-in USB ports (i.e. USB ports on the motherboard), you should NOT install any drivers. What you should do instead is plug in the USB device WITHOUT installing any drivers, to see whether the original USB drivers that came with the computer can detect the USB device. They ought to be able to.

An important reason, in that situation, for NOT installing the drivers that came with the USB device is that the computer already contains USB drivers for its built-in USB ports. If you add a second set of drivers, there will be a driver conflict and the USB ports will stop working.

Another important reason, in that situation, for NOT installing the drivers that came with the USB device is that, although device manufacturers typically hide this fact from you, the drivers they supply ONLY work with Windows 98 Second Edition. This will be fatal to a computer that is using the so-called 'first edition' release of Windows 98 (a.k.a. 'Windows 98 Gold'). Another important reason for NOT installing the drivers that came with the USB device is that such drivers are often designed for USB 2.0 only.

This will be fatal to a computer with a motherboard built before 2001, as they cannot use USB 2.0 on a 'built-in' (motherboard) port. The drivers supplied with the USB device are your INSURANCE. They are for use ONLY if the USB driver already in the computer can't run the particular model of USB device you have, or if a computer fault forces you to reinstall either the USB ports or Windows 98 itself. If the drivers supplied with the USB device don't work (e.g. Because you're using Windows 98 'first edition'), or have been lost, you can try instead the so-called 'generic' mass storage drivers for Windows 98 that are available on the internet. However, there is no guarantee that those will work with your specific USB device.

You'll need a different type of generic driver, depending which version of Windows 98 you have. One type only works with Windows 98 Second Edition. The other type only works with the original release of Windows 98 (the so-called 'first edition', a.k.a. 'Windows 98 Gold'). Look here: Alternatively, you might find a compatible generic driver at Alternatively, you can try using the USB 1.1 drivers from Windows ME. Note that a USB device that is not designed for USB 1.1 won't work on a motherboard USB port. The device will work provided it's labelled 'USB 1.1' or 'USB 1.1 and USB 2.0'.

But if it's labelled just 'USB 2.0' it won't work. USB 2.0 DEVICE IN WINDOWS 98 Windows 98 does NOT have any built-in drivers for USB 2.0 (because those were not included in Windows until the release of Windows XP). Therefore any USB 2.0 driver files will NOT be Microsoft drivers. They will be drivers supplied by a third party. Thus the USB 2.0 driver files will NOT be on the Windows 98 installation CD, so any re-installation of Windows will disable the USB 2.0 ports.

DRIVER: http://www.technical-assistance.co.uk/kb/usbmsd98.php. Windows 98SE USB Mass Storage Device Drivers. Easy USB flash drives and other USB mass storage gadgets have download the Windows 98SE Mass Storage Device Drivers.

Furthermore, computers built before 2001 do not have any hardware on their motherboard to run USB 2.0, so motherboard ports are only capable of recognising USB 1.1 devices. They will not recognise a USB 2.0 device at all. They will recognise a hybrid device (one labelled as supporting both USB 1.1 and USB 2.0), but that device will only work at the slow USB 1.1 speed. To use USB 2.0 in Windows 98 (or in Windows ME) you must buy an add-in USB 2.0 PCI card, and it must include USB 2.0 driver files for Windows 98. For preference, buy a PCI card that has an NEC chipset: that chipset has the widest compatibility with older motherboards. However, the USB 2.0 drivers supplied by USB device manufacturers do NOT work with the original 'first edition' release of Windows 98 (a.k.a.

'Windows 98 Gold'). If you have that, you'll have to use a 'generic' driver (if you can find one that works with the specific USB device). If you want to buy a flash drive for Windows 98, I would recommend PNY drives. Here you go: They seem to be the most legacy friendly and they continue to graciously maintain legacy drivers on their website for Windows 98SE. And you could always install on your Windows 98 computer, then run the driver package for a newer drive and select 'compatibility mode' for Windows XP SP2. That way you're fooling the driver into thinking its running on a newer system.

Of course I've never tried this so it's not guaranteed, but I'm sure it's probably possible since it is just code. Keep in mind: most software sold today that supports Windows 98 will only support 98SE.

There were some changes made in SE that make it much more feasible to use modern technologythan with just the 'First Edition'. In July of 2006 Microsoft officially discontinued customer and technical support for Windows 98, 98SE and Me. As a result, it has become increasingly difficult to create and maintain drivers for the Windows 98SE operating system, and PNY has been forced to discontinue Windows 98SE support for recently released USB Drives.

Chuck Muer Friends Program For Autistic Children. Unless your packaging states that Windows 98SE is supported, PNY cannot guarantee compatibility with these drivers on Windows 98SE. If you do choose to upgrade to Windows 2000 or later, your drive should work without issues.

We have been advised by certain customers that third-party drivers may be available for download elsewhere that will allow our drives to work with Windows 98SE, but have not had an opportunity to test them, and can not therefore support or endorse third-party drivers.

Every once and a while, you’ll still encounter an ancient computer that has an archaic version of Windows (yes, even more archaic than windows xp). If you’ve ever tried to use your USB flash drive in one of these old systems, you know that it will not work by default. Below, I will describe how to install USB support for your system. If you have Windows 98, and don’t have drivers for the storage device, there are generic USB mass storage device drivers available for Windows 98 that accept most of these devices.

These generic drivers will work with many different brands and models like the following: • USB Flash Drives (also known as Thumb Drives, or USB Pens) • Digital Cameras (Still and Video devices with USB connections) • Hard Drives • MP3 Devices (iPod’s from version 2.4) • Sony PlayStation Portable System (PSP) How to install the generic drivers Before you install, be aware of the fact that there are 2 main versions of Windows 98 which both handle USB differently. You absolutely must install the correct version of the generic USB driver for your specific version of Windows 98.

To isolate which version of Windows you have, follow these steps: • Right click My Computer then choose Properties • From the System Properties window that opens, click the General tab. • Beneath the System heading, look for version number (example image shown below) • Version 4.10.1998 means the first version of Windows 98 (98FE) • Version 4.10.2222 means Windows 98 Second Edition (98SE) Driver Download Choose the correct link for your edition of Windows 98 per the instruction above: • (if you haven’t already this driver also requires that you first install the – 35.5Mb) • Disclaimer Please note that these drivers are generic and may not work with some devices. They are also only to be installed onto the English version of Windows 98. Installing these drivers onto the incorrect version of Windows could cause irreversible problems with the performance of your operating system until it is reinstalled again. There can be no guarantee they will work for your device, but it has been shown that they generally work with most standard devices. Please also recognize and accept that the drivers offered are under no warranty. No support other than this article will be offered for them; use them at your own risk.

Whenever you make a change to your operating system, it is advised to do a full system backup beforehand. Further information can be obtained here –.