To download designs from the internet, you can purchase an external USB 3.5" floppy drive online. The problem is you cannot just copy or drag the designs to the disc. Viking has a proprietary directory format. If your friend gave you the CD with disc manager software on it, you are all set. If she didn't, then you will need a program that will format the disc with the correct folder structure & write the design to it. The least expensive option I know of is Embird.
You can also purchase design packages on ebay, just make sure they have the floppy.
I would also check ebay for the book of designs that came with the machine.
It's a wonderful machine. even if you never use the embroidery unit. it sews thru anything, even hem jeans without complaint.
Last edited by PaperPrincess; 06-28-2015 at 11:23 AM.