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Driver Repositories for Windows 95 Users?

Posted by Cliff on from the you-might-not-be-able-to-find-these-in-2-years dept.

musselm asks: "I've begun working with a PC-refurbishing operation which provides Win95 machines to folks in need. The most time-consuming part is tracking down drivers for disparate modems and other devices. Does anyone have a solution to this problem? I have a dream of a few CDs with every possible driver for every possible device, but of course that's silly. Thanks for the help."

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  1. You may want to try... by thecampbeln · · Score: 4, Interesting
    ...a friendly local computer dealer. One of the white-box shops (ie- they build their own). We have one where I'm at that has drivers for all of the stuff he's sold over the years simply for his own support. So if an old customer comes in and needs their system reformatted, he can re-install the components he sold them over the years.

    Especially since you're a 'good cause' it shouldn't be too hard to talk one of the local shops into it! Offer a 'special thank to' on your site or fliers... you may even get more then drivers out of them =)

    Good luck!

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    "1984" was ment to be a warning, not a guidebook. You hear that Kim Jong-il!? BushCo?!
  2. Packard Bell Modem by Quill_28 · · Score: 4, Informative

    Good gads, whatever you do stay away from the combo modem sound card that Packard Bell had in their computers. What a nightmare!

    I used to goto windrivers.com(when they were free) maybe they would be willing to help you out since this seems to be charitable work but who knows.

  3. refurbishing... by joto · · Score: 4, Insightful
    I'm not really sure if it's worth the trouble to get all those old peripherals to work. Most people who buy refurbished products don't want to deal with troublesome peripherals anyway.

    You should probably just throw them out, and put in more modern (but dirt cheap) stuff. Then you can stack those weird devices up in piles, waiting untill you have at least a dozen of a given type. At that time, you may invest time in finding a driver. By working this way, you can also use time to your advantage. Instead of you using your time to find those old drivers, write a letter to the manufacturer, and ask them to dig up the old drivers.