Microsoft KB Archive/135314

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Windows 95 Driver Library

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Q135314

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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
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.

Windows 95 Hardware Compatibility List
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
The following files are available for download from the Microsoft Download Center:

"Download.gifoad Aha154x.exe now]" "Download.gifoad D17_ms.exe now]" "Download.gifoad D20_ms.exe now]" "Download.gifoad D32_ms.exe now]" "Download.gifoad D40_ms.exe now]" "Download.gifoad D176_ms.exe now]" "Download.gifoad D1712_ms.exe now]" "Download.gifoad D5100_ms.exe now]" "Download.gifoad Digispch.exe now]" "Download.gifoad Elnk3.exe now]" "Download.gifoad Evx16.exe now]" "Download.gifoad Ewrk3.exe now]" "Download.gifoad Hpfend.exe now]" "Download.gifoad I82593.exe now]" "Download.gifoad Ibmfew.exe now]" "Download.gifoad Irmadca.exe now]" "Download.gifoad Mdmtelin.exe now]" "Download.gifoad Ncc16.exe now]" "Download.gifoad Olitoken.exe now]" "Download.gifoad Olitokol.exe now]" "Download.gifoad Pci.exe now]" "Download.gifoad Pro4a.exe now]" "Download.gifoad Pwrchut.exe now]" "Download.gifoad Racalni.exe now]" "Download.gifoad Sktokw95.exe now]" "Download.gifoad Slan.exe now]" "Download.gifoad Tripplte.exe now]" "Download.gifoad Ubnei.exe now]" "Download.gifoad Unimodv.exe now]" "Download.gifoad Vodafax.exe now]" "Download.gifoad Wdlrock.exe now]" "Download.gifoad Wdlsmpl1.exe now]" "Download.gifoad 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

 * 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.
 * 1) 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.

Windows 95 Driver Library Contents
AUDIO                              Driver Name       Version    File Date -- 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 -- 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 -- 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 -- 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 -- 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 --- CD-ROM DRIVE                      Driver Name       Version     File Date -- Microsoft SAME IDE Channel N CD-ROM and Hard drives                   iosupd.exe        4.0.953    03/19/96

MISCELLANEOUS -

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

UPS DEVICE                        Driver Name      Version      File Date -- 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

Keywords : kbfile win95 kbgraphxlinkcritical

Issue type :

Technology : kbWin95search kbWin95