I need some help getting files off an HP Colorado Backup 2

[DivineIncarnated]

My dad has asked me to help him get some files off this old device. It is a little before my time, he says it requires a computer running Windows 95/98. Well we found an old computer that has the right hardware for the time. Parallel port was needed to plug the HP Colorado Backup II. I am wondering if there is some work around. Right now the plan is to find a copy of Win95/98 and install it. But I am curious if there is an adapter or something I could use to connect this thing to a more current setup. These forums have helped me a lot in the past, I have faith someone will understand what I am trying to say. Thanks for reading!

 

[reedo_43]

https://archive.org/details/HPColoradoBackupII
No there is not. You are on the right track however. Old hardware = old OS and connections

 

[mcnumpty23]

parallel to usb cable?

never used anything that old so not sure if it could be that simple

 

[ex_bubblehead]

parallel to usb cable?

never used anything that old so not sure if it could be that simple

Nope, requires a legacy bi-directional parallel port, either built-in or on an expansion card. It'll also require an OS older than XP. Parallel (and floppy based) mass storage device support was removed starting with XP. It also requires the same software that was used to create the tape. In addition, if the tape is that old there's a very good chance that it's no longer readable.

 

[mcnumpty23]

parallel to usb cable?

never used anything that old so not sure if it could be that simple

Nope, requires a legacy bi-directional parallel port, either built-in or on an expansion card. It'll also require an OS older than XP. Parallel (and floppy based) mass storage device support was removed starting with XP. It also requires the same software that was used to create the tape. In addition, if the tape is that old there's a very good chance that it's no longer readable.

thats a bit of a pain then seems a lot of bother to go to unless theres something very important on there

 

[DivineIncarnated]

Thank you all for your answers! Seems like a cut and dry case, I will have to do it the "hard" way.