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by deeda 1 view

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This may sound stupid, but I am wondering if anyone knows where I can get a free Flash Drive. I want to try one before I spend the money on one and I have Windows 98 on the computer I wanted to use it for and I want to make sure it works with it.

Thanks

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by jschein

you will not be able to get a "free" flash drive unless you purchase a processor, mainboard or something of the sort from a participating website. However, I will tell you, they are excellent tools..

Put all of this on a flash drive...

MP3's, WMV's, Documents, Pictures, Slideshows, any other data

And you can use it on ANY computer, even NT if you know how to enable the USB port. Great for backups. I'll tell ya to go ahead and get one, it will be an excellent tool.

by timwalsh

Sorry, no freebies unless you can borrow one from a friend (or are REAL good friends with a vendor). Your best bet is to check the packaging and ensure there is some mention of compatibility with Win98. Some USB flashdrives require that special drivers be installed in order to work with Win98. Usually these drives will include the drivers as part of the package.

by johngreer

Is the Win98 system on a laptop? I've taken my laptop to CompUSA and had them open things for me to try in the store - before I buy it.

You could always buy it and return it if it doesn't work. I've returned things that did not work, they usually give you 10 days... Check with local stores...

by brian

There is a little shop in Pakistan that will let you take anything you want for free and try it out. If you like it you can keep it and only pay if you like. It is on the main road down by the river. Happy Hunting!!

by thechas

Sort of:

I just got an e-mail from Office Max.

They have a promotion right now for Quicken 2004.
Among other items, you can get a free 64MB USB drive when you buy Quicken 2004 from Office Max.

I assume that the drive is "free" after a rebate.

My favorite hardware site:
www.compgeeks.com

has a 64MB USB drive for $24.50
and a combo USB drive MP3 player for $42.99

Chas

by wlbowers

The flash drives work great. Win98 is going to require the install of drivers. Win 2000 and XP have the drivers built in.

Don't know anyone that will give you one to try. Some online vendors have a mob guarantee though.

Good Luck Lee

by etoile

I just bought a USB2 stick and it worked out of the box into several WindowsXP machines and Macs. It comes with a driver disk which had to be used to allow a Win98 machine to recognise it. Once installed, no problems. Die, floppy disks, die!

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