OLD Parallel Port External CDROM can be use in XP?

[kelvin1704]

I just dig out some junk that i left in my garage. There is an external CDROM that connects to Parallel port. I want to try to use it in my system but i can't find the name of for the device.

Plug it in the XP and no respond. Probably i need driver or something to initiate it.

Anyone has any idea? thnaks

 

[NewSc2]

you might have better luck posting this in the peripherals forum (i think that's what it's called) rather than ATOT

 

[MrBond]

Might try asking in General Hardware. They may be able to identify it if you post some pics

 

[fr]

Originally posted by: kelvin1704
I just dig out some junk that i left in my garage. There is an external CDROM that connects to Parallel port. I want to try to use it in my system but i can't find the name of for the device.

Plug it in the XP and no respond. Probably i need driver or something to initiate it.

Anyone has any idea? thnaks

I'd say fat chance of it working with XP. I doubt the manufacturer has made any drivers for it within the last 4 years. You might be able to find some generic ones, but I don't think XP wants to have anything to do with a CD-ROM on a parallel port.

 

[ViRGE]

Are you even sure it's for the PP, and not SCSI 1?

 

[kelvin1704]

Yes, I am sure its PP.

I hope someone can help.

There's no brand stated there. I put a CD-ROM in and power it up and it still work, but dunno about the interface thou.

 

[kelvin1704]

anyone?

 

[DaveSimmons]

try www.expnet.com, they made the parallel + PCMCIA CD-ROM I use with my thinkpad 240.