I want to transfer files from an old desktop running Windows 98SE to a new laptop running Windows Vista Home Basic. I have bought a Maxell 2Gb memory stick: gone to the Maxell eu site and downloaded - as needed, it says, a driver onto the old desktop. No luck - E-drive not accessible, says the error message. The download is a zip file, which seems to unzip OK and gives an install process, which doesn't seem to operate. Any step by step procedure that can be suggested would be welcome. [email protected]

Hello

If there is a driver file in the Zip file you downloaded, just manually install the driver. Go to device manager, the flash drive should have a exclamation mark next to it. Then right click on it and go to properties. Update driver software and select the driver file in the zip file. If this does not work, i would suggest that you set up a network via Ethernet cable between the 2 machines.

Best regards
Andrea

It should be unzipped and path to the unzipped folder provided while installing new hardware, when Windows (after plugging in the stick) finds a new plug&play device and asks for the location of drivers.

Also, go to your newer computer and check the USB stick's drive properties - it should be formatted using the FAT or FAT32 file system. If it's formatted using NTFS, Windows 98SE will not see it.

Good luck!