"Plug & Play" not working

[rock]

I am using Windows XP Professional with SP1

When I introduce new USB devices the PC does not seem to recognise and
install - am I missing a file or files ?

Rock

 

[Guest]

You're missing a lot of files and updates - SP2
Order Windows XP Service Pack 2 on C
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/downloads/updates/sp2/cdorder/en_us/default.mspx

What to Know Before You Install Windows XP Service Pack 2
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/sp2/sp2_whattoknow.mspx

AumHa Forums (cleanup after SP2 install
http://forum.aumha.org/viewtopic.php?t=7265&start=0&postdays=0&postorder=asc&highlight

 

[rock]

Just checked - no it's SP 2

You're missing a lot of files and updates - SP2
Order Windows XP Service Pack 2 on CD
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/downloads/updates/sp2/cdorder/en_us/default.mspx

What to Know Before You Install Windows XP Service Pack 2
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/sp2/sp2_whattoknow.mspx

AumHa Forums (cleanup after SP2 install)
http://forum.aumha.org/viewtopic.php?t=7265&start=0&postdays=0&postorder=asc&highlight

 

[Rock]

I am using Windows XP Professional with SP1

When I introduce new USB devices the PC does not seem to recognise and
install - am I missing a file or files ?

Rock

From one Rock to another.

General USB troubleshooting in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=310575