Quick question about OEM Drives. (1 Viewer)

[Christopher Chung]

Okay, this question is probably a no-brainer but anyways...

I want to put a 250MB Zip drive in my computer, but I just want to buy the OEM part, instead of shelling $60-$80 more for a retail version. Now the question I have is will my OS (WinXP) be able to regonize the drive? Should I encounter any problems without having the drivers (software?) the otherwise come with the retail versions? If or if not, what else should I have on hand to fix the problems? (okay, that was more than one question, sorry!)

Again, thanks for any help!
Chris

 

[Steve_Ch]

WinXP has build in driver for zip, so go for it. I just removed an internal 250 zip from my Dell XPS T500 to a 4400 running XP, boots right up, no drivers required.

 

[Christopher Chung]

SWEET. Thanks for the info Steve!

 

[Chris Bardon]

You should still get a driver with an OEM drive-the only thing that should be missing is the retail box. If all else fails though, you should just be able to snag the right driver online.

 

[Christopher Chung]

Cool. I appreciate that Chris, I thought that might be the case, but wasnt sure.