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The Help Desk => Computer Related Discussions & Questions => Topic started by: franksolich on January 06, 2013, 04:56:36 PM

Title: compact disc junk
Post by: franksolich on January 06, 2013, 04:56:36 PM: I'm getting ready to load the printer-copier-scanner into this computer, and while going through the drawer looking for the owner's manual, I came across a plastic-wrapped compact disc with handwriting on the outside.

I have no idea what it is, or from where it came.

The disc itself is labeled thusly:

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Win98, ME 2000, & XP
INSTALLATION CD

Rev. 4.0

Model 56HP92-PCT
P/N 35043

trademark Best Data Products, Inc.

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The handwriting on the paper slipcover says:

C:\56hp92-pct
56HP92-PCT
C:\PCT

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There's a little brochure entitled:

QuickStart Guide
56HP92

Internal PCI Modem

Model #56HP92-PCT rev2

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I don't like junk hanging around here, and am wondering if this is something I can just toss away, or if I should keep it for future use.

I use wireless internet; as far as I know, there's no modem in this computer.
Title: Re: compact disc junk
Post by: Chris_ on January 06, 2013, 05:41:06 PM: I would toss it out. It looks like it's a driver disc for a dialup modem.
Title: Re: compact disc junk
Post by: LC EFA on January 06, 2013, 05:44:44 PM: Quote from: Chris_ on January 06, 2013, 05:41:06 PM
I would toss it out. It looks like it's a driver disc for a dialup modem.

Yup. That.
Title: Re: compact disc junk
Post by: franksolich on January 06, 2013, 05:49:29 PM: Okay.

I installed the Canon Pixma MP280 series printer, and it won't let the mouse operate without the printer-copier-scanner being unplugged first.

According to Windows, the thing needs updated as it's not compatible with Windows Vista; I'd last used it on Windows XP.

I go to the Canon site, and can't make heads or tails out of where one downloads updates.

Damn.
Title: Re: compact disc junk
Post by: Chris_ on January 06, 2013, 05:51:41 PM: http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/support/consumer/printers_multifunction/pixma_mp_series/pixma_mp280#DriversAndSoftware
Title: Re: compact disc junk
Post by: Thor on January 17, 2013, 07:37:46 PM: I rarely use the installation CD unless it has pertinent software on it. Normally, I just go to the website & download the newest drivers, programs, etc.