Data Storage Enquiry.

clemmo · 08-03-2003, 09:43 AM

Here's my quandry .... I have zip disks (about 42 of them in total) of data I've been storing (basically pictures) and my external zip drive went flop-bottom on me. I'm soon to purchase a new computer (Dell PC) and have been wondering how I can transfer my data to cd format. I don't want to purchase a PC with a zip drive because all I hear are complaints about how internal zip dirves up and die on you within a year or two. Why go thru all that hassle. Is there anyway I can transfer my data to a cd without jumping thru hoops of fire?

**Fox** · 08-03-2003, 10:50 AM

well, obviously there is no way to get your data off the disks without a zip drive...don't you have any friends with an external drive that you could borrow?

**johnwill** · 08-03-2003, 10:54 AM

I'd look for a deal on a used external Zip drive and get the data off, once-and-for-all.

08-03-2003, 09:43 AM	#1 (permalink)
clemmo Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: new york Posts: 9 OS: win98	Data Storage Enquiry. Here's my quandry .... I have zip disks (about 42 of them in total) of data I've been storing (basically pictures) and my external zip drive went flop-bottom on me. I'm soon to purchase a new computer (Dell PC) and have been wondering how I can transfer my data to cd format. I don't want to purchase a PC with a zip drive because all I hear are complaints about how internal zip dirves up and die on you within a year or two. Why go thru all that hassle. Is there anyway I can transfer my data to a cd without jumping thru hoops of fire?

08-03-2003, 10:54 AM	#3 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 41,921 OS: Windows 7, XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	I'd look for a deal on a used external Zip drive and get the data off, once-and-for-all. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience

08-03-2003, 10:50 AM	#2 (permalink)
Fox TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: NJ Posts: 7,752 OS: XP Pro, CentOS My System	well, obviously there is no way to get your data off the disks without a zip drive...don't you have any friends with an external drive that you could borrow?