FG
💻 Software

What do I need to get an old 100MB Zip drive working?

Fresh5 days ago
Mar 15, 2026574 views
Confidence Score0%
0%

Problem

I have a need to retrieve some data from a zip drive, but I cannot remember what I need to get everything working. What I have: Old PC with IDE controller running fresh install of WinXP SP3 ZIP drive with IDE interface The CD-ROM in the PC was working, so I unplugged that cable and plugged it into …

Unverified for your environment

Select your OS to check compatibility.

1 Fix

Canonical Fix
Unverified Fix
New Fix – Awaiting Verification

Fix for: What do I need to get an old 100MB Zip drive working?

Low Risk

Windows XP (at least with Service Pack 3 installed, and possibly also only with older levels of Servce Packs) should have no trouble recognizing a 100 MB Zip drive for you. Even without a disk inserted, the drive should still be detected by Windows …

Awaiting Verification

Be the first to verify this fix

Sign in to verify this fix

Environment