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Q135314: Windows 95 Driver Library

Article: Q135314
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 95.x Retail Product
Version(s): 
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kbfile win95 kbgraphxlinkcritical
Last Modified: 02-FEB-2002

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows 95 
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The Windows 95 Driver Library driver information in this article was revised May
17, 1996. Obtain the most recent version of the Windows 95 Hardware
Compatibility List, Hcl95.exe, from the following site:

  http://www.microsoft.com/hwtest/

Obtain the most recent versions of the Windows
95 Driver Library drivers from the Microsoft Download Center.

SUMMARY
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Microsoft has made the Windows 95 Driver Library (W95DL) available. The W95DL
contains drivers for many printers, display adapters, sound cards, and network
adapters not provided with Windows 95. If you have a modem, the drivers are
available for free on the Microsoft Download Center. Please note that standard
connect-time fees and long-distance telephone charges, if any, apply during
downloading.

NOTE: The drivers included in this library are intended for use with Windows 95.
These drivers are not recommended for use with earlier versions of Windows.

MORE INFORMATION
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Windows 95 Hardware Compatibility List
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The Windows 95 Hardware Compatibility List contains a list of computer systems
and peripherals (of which the W95DL is a subset) that are compatible with
Windows 95.

To obtain the Hardware Compatibility List as a Help file, please see the
following article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

  Q131900 Windows 95 Hardware Compatibility List

To obtain the Windows 95 Support Assistant, which contains the Hardware
Compatibility List, as well as other useful Help files, please see the following
article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

  Q134363 Windows 95 Support Assistant Available

Availability
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The following files are available for download from the Microsoft Download
Center:

  Download Aha154x.exe now

  Download D17_ms.exe now

  Download D20_ms.exe now

  Download D32_ms.exe now

  Download D40_ms.exe now

  Download D176_ms.exe now

  Download D1712_ms.exe now

  Download D5100_ms.exe now

  Download Digispch.exe now

  Download Elnk3.exe now

  Download Evx16.exe now

  Download Ewrk3.exe now

  Download Hpfend.exe now

  Download I82593.exe now

  Download Ibmfew.exe now

  Download Irmadca.exe now

  Download Mdmtelin.exe now

  Download Ncc16.exe now

  Download Olitoken.exe now

  Download Olitokol.exe now

  Download Pci.exe now

  Download Pro4a.exe now

  Download Pwrchut.exe now

  Download Racalni.exe now

  Download Sktokw95.exe now

  Download Slan.exe now

  Download Tripplte.exe now

  Download Ubnei.exe now

  Download Unimodv.exe now

  Download Vodafax.exe now

  Download Wdlrock.exe now

  Download Wdlsmpl1.exe now

  Download 8514.exe now

For additional information about how to download Microsoft Support files, click
the article number below to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

  Q119591 How to Obtain Microsoft Support Files from Online Services

Microsoft used the most current virus detection software available on the date of
posting to scan this file for viruses. Once posted, the file is housed on secure
servers that prevent any unauthorized changes to the file.

Instructions for Downloading
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1. Locate the device you want in the listing included at the end of the
  W95dl.txt file. Note the name of the file listed next to the device.

2. If you are downloading to a floppy disk, you need a formatted, blank disk. If
  you are downloading to your hard disk, create a new folder in which you can
  place the file.

  CAUTION: Do not download files directly into your Windows folder. Doing so
  could overwrite files essential to the proper operation of your system.

3. Follow the downloading procedure used by your service to retrieve the file
  you identified in step 1. This file contains all the files you need to
  support your device.

If you have problems extracting downloaded files, try downloading them again.

How to Install New Drivers
--------------------------

To install a new driver (never before installed), follow these steps:

1. Download a file using the instructions in the "Availability" section of this
  article.

2. Use Windows Explorer or My Computer to double-click the file you downloaded.
  Double-clicking the file extracts the files it contains.

3. Click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.

4. Double-click the Add New Hardware icon, and then click Next.

5. Click the No option button, and then click Next.

6. Click the type of hardware for the driver you are installing, and then click
  Next.

7. Click the Have Disk button. Type the location of the files you extracted in
  step 2, click OK, and then follow the instructions on the screen.

How to Upgrade Existing Drivers
-------------------------------

To upgrade an existing driver with a Windows 95 driver, follow these steps:

1. Download a file using the instructions in the "Availability" section of this
  article.

2. Use Windows Explorer or My Computer to double-click the file you downloaded.
  Double-clicking the file extracts the files it contains.

3. Use the right mouse button to click My Computer, and then click Properties on
  the menu that appears.

4. On the Device Manager tab, double-click the branch containing the device you
  want to update, and then double-click the device.

5. On the Driver tab, click the Change Driver button.

6. Click the Have Disk button. Type the location of the files you extracted in
  step 2, click OK, and then follow the instructions on the screen.

NOTE: To upgrade your network adapter driver, you must use the Network tool in
Control Panel.

Files to Download
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Windows 95 Driver Library Contents
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AUDIO                               Driver Name       Version    File Date
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AST Research
 Advantage 2400 data/9600 fax       vodafax.exe       1.0        05/26/95
Everex
 3D Sound Express Plus              everex3d.exe      1.10       11/07/95
Microsoft
 Protable Sound Digispeech          digispch.exe      1          08/29/95

DISPLAY                             Driver Name    Version       File Date
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California Graphics Italia Srl
 Terminator 64                      cgterm64.exe    2.4.2        11/25/95
 Terminator 68                      cgterm68.exe    2.4.2        11/25/95
Chips & Technologies, Inc.
 F65548 PCI                         chipsn.exe      4.0          10/16/95
 F65548 VL                          chipsn.exe      4.0          10/16/95
Diamond Multimedia Systems, Inc.
 SpeedStar 64                       dmsicss.exe     4.1          08/18/95
 SpeedStar 64 (ISA)                 dmsicss.exe     4.1          08/18/95
 SpeedStar Pro SE                   dmsicss.exe     4.1          08/18/95
 SpeedStar Pro SE (ISA)             dmsicss.exe     4.1          08/18/95

MODEM                               Driver Name      Version     File Date
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Boca Research
 Sound Expression 14.4 SRS          wdlboca1.exe     N/A         01/17/96
 Sound Expression V.34 SRS          wdlboca1.exe     N/A         01/17/96
Microsoft
 UnImodem/Telephony                 unimodv.exe      1           11/15/95
Rockwell
 RCV144ACF                          wdlrock.exe      1.00        09/13/95
Simple Technology
 28.8 Communicator                  wdlsmpl1.exe     N/A         10/13/95

NETWORK                                  Driver Name    Version  File Date
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3Com
 3C509B-C Etherlink III (REV 01)        elnk3.exe      1.03.00  01/09/96
 3C509B-C Etherlink III (REV A)         elnk3.exe      1.03.00  01/09/96
 3C509B-C Etherlink III (REV YY)        elnk3.exe      1.03.00  01/09/96
 3C509B-TPO Etherlink III (REV 3A)      elnk3.exe      1.03.00  01/09/96
 3C509B-TPO Etherlink III (REV B)       elnk3.exe      1.03.00  01/09/96
DCA
 IRMAtrac Convertible                   irmadca.exe    N/A      06/13/95
 IRMAtrac Convertible MCA               irmadca.exe    N/A      06/13/95
 IRMAtrac HardTop ISA 4/16              irmadca.exe    N/A      06/13/95
DEC
 DE203 EtherWORKS 3 /BNC                ewrk3.exe      N/A      05/25/95
 DE204 EtherWORKS 3 /TP                 ewrk3.exe      N/A      05/25/95
 DE205 EtherWORKS 3 /COMBO              ewrk3.exe      N/A      05/25/95
Everex
 SpeedLink /PC16 (EV2027)               evx16.exe      N/A      06/13/95
Hewlett-Packard
 HPJ2573A 10/100VG Selectable           hpfend.exe     N/A      06/13/95
 HPJ2577A 10/100VG Selectable           hpfend.exe     N/A      06/13/95
IBM
 IBM 10/100 PCI Ethernet Adapter        ibmfew.exe     1.25     12/06/95
 IBM 10/100 PCI Ethernet Adapter        ibmfew.exe     1.55     12/06/95
Intel
 PCI LAN (NDIS 3.x)
 TokenExpress 32 EISA 16/4              olitoken.exe   N/A      06/13/95
NCR
 StarCard                               slan.exe       N/A      06/13/95
 StarLAN 16/4 ISA Token Ring NAU        slan.exe       N/A      06/13/95
 StarLAN 16/4 MCA Token Ring NAU        slan.exe       N/A      06/13/95
 StarLAN 4 ISA Token Ring NAU           slan.exe       N/A      06/13/95
 WaveLan AT                             slan.exe       N/A      06/13/95
 WaveLan MC                             slan.exe       N/A      06/13/95
Number Nine Visual Technology
 3C509 Etherlink III                    elnk3.exe      1.03.00  01/09/96
Olicom
 32-bit Token Ring Server               olitokol.exe   N/A      06/13/95
Proteon
 P1340 ISA Token Ring                   pro4a.exe      N/A      06/13/95
 P1342 ISA Token Ring                   pro4a.exe      N/A      06/13/95
 P1346 ISA Token Ring                   pro4a.exe      N/A      06/13/95
 P1347 ISA Token Ring                   pro4a.exe      N/A      06/13/95
 P1840 MCA Token Ring                   pro4a.exe      N/A      06/13/95
Racal
 ES3210 EISA Ethernet                   racalni.exe    N/A      06/13/95
 NI5210/16                              racalni.exe    N/A      06/13/95
 NI5210/8                               racalni.exe    N/A      06/13/95
 NI6510                                 racalni.exe    N/A      06/13/95
SysKonnect
 SK-NET TR 4/16+                        sktokw95.exe   1.02     05/25/95
Tulip
 NCC-16                                 ncc16.exe      N/A      06/13/95
Ungermann Bass
 2030 NIUpc                             ubnei.exe      N/A      06/13/95
 3030/NIUps                             ubnei.exe      N/A      06/13/95
 3035 NIUps/EOTP                        ubnei.exe      N/A      06/13/95
 3270 NIUpc                             ubnei.exe      N/A      06/13/95
 4035 NIUpc/EOTP                        ubnei.exe      N/A      06/13/95
 NIC/ps                                 ubnei.exe      N/A      06/13/95
 NUIps                                  ubnei.exe      N/A      06/13/95
 pcNIU                                  ubnei.exe      N/A      06/13/95
 pcNIU/ex 128K                          ubnei.exe      N/A      06/13/95
 pcNIU/ex 512K                          ubnei.exe      N/A      06/13/95
ZDS
 Z-Note                                 i82593.exe     N/A      6/13/95

PRINTER                                  Driver Name    Version  File Date
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DEC
 DEClaser 5100/Net                      d5100_ms.exe   N/A      06/14/95
 PrintServer 17/12mb/Net                d1712_ms.exe   N/A      06/14/95
 PrintServer 17/600/Net                 d176_ms.exe    N/A      06/14/95
 PrintServer 17/Net                     d17_ms.exe     N/A      06/14/95
 PrintServer 32/Net                     d32_ms.exe     N/A      06/14/95
 PrintServer 40 Plus/Net                d40_ms.exe     N/A      06/14/95
 Turbo PrintServer 20/Net               d20_ms.exe     N/A      06/14/95

STORAGE
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CD-ROM DRIVE                       Driver Name       Version     File Date
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Microsoft
 SAME IDE Channel N CD-ROM and
   Hard drives                    iosupd.exe        4.0.953    03/19/96

MISCELLANEOUS
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JOYSTICK                           Driver Name      Version      File Date
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Microsoft
 SideWinder 3D Pro                Sw3dpro.exe      1.0          02/21/96

UPS DEVICE                         Driver Name      Version      File Date
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American Power Conversion
 Back UPS Pro 280                 pwrchut.exe      1.0          06/13/95
 Back UPS Pro 420                 pwrchut.exe      1.0          06/13/95
 Back UPS Pro 650                 pwrchut.exe      1.0          06/13/95
Tripp Lite
 Smart Series w/Plug and          tripplte.exe     1            01/10/96
   Play Adapter

Additional query words: getwdl hcl wdllist w95usefaq

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Keywords          : kbfile win95 kbgraphxlinkcritical 
Technology        : kbWin95search kbZNotKeyword3
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