If your Ditto® drive is having a problem with invalid commands it is likely that you have an older version of the Iomega® Backup software. Iomega recommends you upgrade to the latest version of the Iomega Ditto Backup software.
STEP ONE - Download the Iomega Backup software
- The current version of drivers for your Ditto drive may be downloaded from
http://www.iomega.com/software
- Click OK to begin the software download.
STEP TWO - Close all open applications
Please close all open applications, you will be required to shutdown your computer after installing your software.
Warning: Do not close Explorer or Systray. If Explorer is closed, you will be prompted to restart your computer.
- Hold down the Ctrl and Alt keys then press the delete key to open the Close Program dialog box.
- Click the application you want to close.
- Click the End Task button.
- Repeat steps B and C to close all open applications except Explorer and Systray.
STEP THREE - Install the Iomega Ditto Backup software
- Locate and double-click the Iomega Ditto Backup software icon to begin the installation process.

- Follow all installation prompts as they appear on your screen.
- Restart your computer when prompted for changes to take effect.
Is the problem fixed?
Y If your Ditto drive is no longer receiving invalid commands you are now ready to use your Ditto drive.
N If your Ditto drive is still receiving invalid commands or having other issues, please go to the Iomega contact page at http://www.iomega.com/support/contact/index.html for your technical support contact options.
27 April 2001