Windows 95 Driver Library |
Q135314
The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Windows 95
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:
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.
MORE INFORMATION
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:
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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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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:
- Download a file using the instructions in the "Availability" section of this article.
- Use Windows Explorer or My Computer to double-click the file you downloaded. Double-clicking the file extracts the files it contains.
- Click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.
- Double-click the Add New Hardware icon, and then click Next.
- Click the No option button, and then click Next.
- Click the type of hardware for the driver you are installing, and then click Next.
- 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:
- Download a file using the instructions in the "Availability" section of this article.
- Use Windows Explorer or My Computer to double-click the file you downloaded. Double-clicking the file extracts the files it contains.
- Use the right mouse button to click My Computer, and then click Properties on the menu that appears.
- On the Device Manager tab, double-click the branch containing the device you want to update, and then double-click the device.
- On the Driver tab, click the Change Driver button.
- 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
Windows 95 Driver Library Contents
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
Keywords : kbfile win95 kbgraphxlinkcritical
Issue type :
Technology : kbWin95search kbWin95
Last Reviewed: June 13, 2001 |
