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Q136659: Iomega Zip Drive Appears Twice in My Computer

Article: Q136659
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 95.x Retail Product
Version(s): 
Operating System(s): 
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Last Modified: 17-DEC-2000

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows 95 
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SYMPTOMS
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When you open My Computer, an Iomega Zip Drive connected to a parallel port may
appear twice, once as a floppy disk drive, and once as a removable media drive.
Both icons provide access to the Iomega Zip Drive.

CAUSE
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Both the real- and protected-mode drivers for the drive are loaded.

RESOLUTION
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Disable the real-mode driver for the Iomega Zip Drive. For information about how
to do so, please consult the drive's documentation or manufacturer.

MORE INFORMATION
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The Iomega Zip Drive is a removable media drive that connects to an external
SCSI port or a parallel port.

Additional query words: guest

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Keywords          :  
Technology        : kbWin95search kbZNotKeyword3

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