How to Use a Zip Drive

A Zip drive is an alternative to burnable CDs and flash drives for storing and transferring computer data and files.

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You Will Need

  • Computer
  • Zip drive
  • Zip disk

Steps

  1. Step 1

    Hook up Zip drive

    Plug the Zip drive into the computer. Unless the drive slot is internal, the Zip drive will attach through a USB or other matching port.

  2. Zip drives can be used with most PCs and Macs, so they're convenient for transferring compatible files from one computer to another.

  3. Step 2

    Insert Zip disk

    Insert a Zip disk into the drive by aligning it with the slot and pushing it in.

  4. Step 3

    Copy files

    Locate the folder for the Zip drive on your computer and copy the files you want to the drive.

  5. Step 4

    Use and transfer

    Use the Zip disk to edit and transfer your files on other computers, or as storage or backup for them.

  6. Zip drives were launched in 1995 -- the same year that flat-screen televisions were first introduced.

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