How to Install Drivers for OS on Your External Hard Disk Drive
Posted in Use by Manyu Friday, November 27th, 2009
Windows XP/Me/2000 Pro operating systems have built-in, up-to-date drivers for both USB and firewire
(IEEE 1394a) interfaces. You don’t need to install any drivers if you are using one of these operating systems, but make sure you have downloaded and installed the latest service packs from Microsoft to ensure that you have the latest drivers available for your OS. Windows 98SE using a USB interface: When you connect the drive to your computer and turn it on, Windows 98SE displays the Add New Hardware wizard. This means the wizard needs
to find USB drivers.
Follow these steps to install the drivers:
1. Insert the Seagate Disc Utility CD in your computer’s CD-ROM drive.
2. Click the Next button. The wizard displays a screen with two options.
3. Select the Search for the best driver for your device option. The wizard displays four check boxes.
4. Select the CD-ROM and Specify location options. Locate the drivers in the Drivers USB Win98 directory.
5. Click the Next button. The wizard installs the appropriate drivers on your computer and tells you when it has finished.
6. Click the Finish button to complete the installation.
7. Restart your computer, and your new drive is ready to use.
Windows 98SE using a firewire (IEEE 1394a) interface (dual-interface kit only): To use the firewire interface, you must download the Microsoft Windows 98SE system update from Microsoft.
