Xp does not recognize USB on a wireless adapter

[Guest]

I installed a wireless adapter, it worked for4 days , then XP gives an error
that 'xpdoes not recognize the item connected to the usb and that it has
malfunctioned. I replaced the wirless adapter 3 times and even went to
another vendor and it still says that. It claims that there is no driver,
but when I install the software it says the driver is there. IF I delete the
unknown device, it puts a driver in but the unit will not even light up.

I ran a registry cleanup fromlinksys and it was suppose to get rid of all
the drivers but it still does not work. I changedto Netgear and it does the
same thing.

 

[NotMe]

Do other USB devices work in that port?
Uninstall all drivers, reboot.
Reinstall drivers, reboot.
Plug in the USB adapter and see if it is recognized and works.

 

[Quaoar]

I installed a wireless adapter, it worked for4 days , then XP gives
an error that 'xpdoes not recognize the item connected to the usb and
that it has malfunctioned. I replaced the wirless adapter 3 times and
even went to another vendor and it still says that. It claims that
there is no driver, but when I install the software it says the
driver is there. IF I delete the unknown device, it puts a driver in
but the unit will not even light up.

I ran a registry cleanup fromlinksys and it was suppose to get rid of
all the drivers but it still does not work. I changedto Netgear and
it does the same thing.

This type of event can occur if the device is plugged into the USB
before the driver is installed. The 'rule' is to install drivers prior
to connecting the device the first time unless the vendor instructs
differently.

Q

 

[Guest]

All USB devices work, all USB ports work, ANy USB that I plug the wireless
adapter into, gives me the same error message

I have tried to uninstall the 'unknown device' and reinstall, but it does
not work.
WHen I run the wireless adapter software, it says that there is a driver,
but when I try to uninstall the
driver it says that it does not exist.

 

[Guest]

THat is the way that I installed it....I installed the drivers , then
connected the adaptoer, I have restored to a previous point and re-did all
the installation AND I usedanothervendor and it still gives me the 'XP does
not recognize the USB device and that it must be defective"

I even took the 'so called' defective adapter and plugged it into another
computer and it is fine.

 

[Guest]

All USB devices work, all USB ports work, ANy USB that I plug the wireless
adapter into, gives me the same error message

I have tried to uninstall the 'unknown device' and reinstall, but it does
not work.
WHen I run the wireless adapter software, it says that there is a driver,
but when I try to uninstall the
driver it says that it does not exist.

It says there is no driver installed, deleted the device , reinstalled the
driver, same error.

help!!