1. atadrvr.exe Driver
2. readme.txt File Contents

readme.txt Driver File Contents (atadrvr.exe)

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* Ultra Series Driver Diskette *
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This driver version is used on all Maxtor branded Ultra ATA hosts.
Version 2.0.0050.42 offers support for Windows 9x/Millennium,
NT 4.x, Win 2K and Windows XP operating systems. This driver 
supports digital signatures for Microsoft operating systems.

For the latest software, and driver updates please visit our web site
at www.maxtor.com

For the latest technical support documentation, please visit our 
knowledgebase at www.maxtorkb.com

Note: If you are installing drivers during a Windows NT4.x,Win 2K or XP
      fresh Operating System install, you will need to copy the Ultra ATA 
      driver files from the MaxBlast 3 CD to a clean formatted floppy.

      From the MaxBlast 3 CD choose the create Maxtor Ultra ATA driver diskette
      option and follow the on screen prompts.
  
      Ultra controllers report as a SCSI device in Windows:
      During the Windows NT4.x,Win2K,or WinXP install you must specify additional 
      devices SCSI or RAID controllers, and choose other to install the driver 
      from the floppy when prompted by the operating system. 



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Contents on the disk
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README   TXT            This readme file
ULTRA                   Microsoft Windows miniport disk label file
TXTSETUP OEM            Microsoft Windows miniport text mode setup file

WINXP        <DIR>
  ULTRA    SYS          Microsoft WindowsXP miniport driver
  ULTRA    INF          Microsoft Windows miniport setup file

WIN2000        <DIR>
  ULTRA    SYS          Microsoft Windows2000 miniport driver
  ULTRA    INF          Microsoft Windows miniport setup file

WIN9x-ME       <DIR>
  ULTRA    MPD          Microsoft Windows9x-ME miniport driver
  ULTRA    INF          Microsoft Windows miniport setup file
  ADVPACK  DLL          Advanced INF file format support file
  PTISTP   DLL          Advanced INF file format support file
  PU66VSD  VXD          Promise power management driver
  SMARTVSD VXD          Promise S.M.A.R.T. driver

NT4            <DIR>
  ULTRA    SYS          Microsoft WindowsNT miniport driver file
  ULTRA    INF          Microsoft Windows miniport setup file

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Software Version
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Microsoft Windows NT miniport driver     2.0.0050.42
Microsoft Windows 95-98 miniport driver  2.0.0050.42
Microsoft Windows 2000 miniport driver   2.0.0050.42
Microsoft Windows XP miniport driver     2.0.0050.42

How To Update Drivers Manually

After your driver has been downloaded, follow these simple steps to install it.

• Expand the archive file (if the download file is in zip or rar format).

• If the expanded file has an .exe extension, double click it and follow the installation instructions.

• Otherwise, open Device Manager by right-clicking the Start menu and selecting Device Manager.

• Find the device and model you want to update in the device list.

• Double-click on it to open the Properties dialog box.

• From the Properties dialog box, select the Driver tab.

• Click the Update Driver button, then follow the instructions.

Very important: You must reboot your system to ensure that any driver updates have taken effect.

For more help, visit our Driver Support section for step-by-step videos on how to install drivers for every file type.