Parallel ZIp Drive and XP

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John

I just downloaded the drivers to install the Iomega zip
drive on my computer and restarted my computer. During
reboot the computer almost gets to the login prompt, but
then crashes and reboots again. It keeps cycling and
rebooting. Anyone have any thoughts on the cause?
--John
 
Was your computer booting before you installed drivers
and after you connected the zip drive?
Rich
 
I don't know it's wise to still use old legacy hardware in Windows XP
like the Iomega Parallel ZIP 100.

Right now I would restore Windows XP to before when you installed the
driver and check you get Windows XP working again without the ZIP attached.

Anyway I still have such a Parallel ZIP-100 myself and tried it once in
Windows XP Home.
You don't need any Iomega driver or software, just special settings for
the parallel port.
And you can't use the ZIP together with other hardware, like a printer,
on the same port in Windows XP.

Below some text I copied from Iomega's website.
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http://www.iomega.com/support/documents/10127.html


STEP FOUR - Enable the legacy plug and play in Device Manager

1. Right-click the My Computer icon and then click Manage.

Note: In Windows XP, you will need to click Start and then
right-click the My Computer icon.
2. Click the plus (+) symbol next to System Tools.

3. Double-click Device Manager.

4. Click the plus (+) symbol next to Ports.

5. Double-click the Printer Port icon.

6. Click the Port Settings tab.

7. Within the Filter Resource Method box, click Use any interrupt
assigned to port.

8. Click Enable legacy plug and play detection to place a check mark.

9. Click OK and then close the Computer Management Window.

10. Restart your computer for changes to take effect.

11. Double-click the My Computer icon.

Note: In Windows XP, you will need to click Start and then click
the My Computer icon.

If your Zip drive is listed with a drive letter, you are
now ready to use your drive.

If your Zip drive is not listed with a drive letter
assigned, please continue with the next step.


STEP FIVE - Change the parallel port mode in the computer setup (BIOS)

Some parallel port mode settings may not allow your Zip drive and
computer to communicate properly. On most computers, the parallel port
mode can be changed in the computer setup.

1. Refer to the documentation that came with your computer or
contact the computer manufacturer for instructions on accessing your
computer setup.

2. Locate the parallel port mode setting.

3. Set the Parallel port to Enabled.

4. Set the Mode to EPP or bi-directional.

5. Set the I/O (Input/Output) address to 378.

6. Set the Interrupt to IRQ 7.

7. Save changes and exit out of the computer setup.

8. Restart your computer.

9. Double-click the My Computer icon to verify there is a Zip drive
with a letter assigned.

Note: In Windows XP, you will need to click Start and then click
the My Computer icon.

If your Zip drive is listed with a drive letter, you are now ready to
use your drive.

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