USB device in a sad state

[hawaiigirl888]

I recently used the recovery disk to make my computer new again, but I still
have the same problem as posted in "USB device still wierd" and "USB device."
I also tried to print a document, but I wasn't able to. I know that my
computer can recognize my printer because I could see on the computer that my
printer was ready when connected to the USB port. However, the computer
seemed to act as if it couldn't send commands to any object connected into
the USB ports. I think there might be something fried/burned in my computer.

Should I just quit on solving this problem or is there a true solution to my
problem?



Hawaiigirl888

 

[db ´¯`·.. >]

perhaps, not if the
device is physically
faulty.


you might want to have
a personal chat with
your local computer
store sales geek.

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DatabaseBen, Retired Professional
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[1D10T]

you might want to have
a personal chat with
your local computer
store sales geek.

That's the LAST thing you should do!

If the USB ports on the computer are 'on-board', meaning they are on the
motherboard, you can buy an inexpensive USB 2 PCI card. Follow the
instructions with the card and you'll probabably be OK. You may have to go
into Device Manager and disable the on-board device first.

I'm partial to the Rosewill brand:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16815166001

 

[hawaiigirl888]

I tried printing a document yesterday and I was able to. Though, my usb
thumb drive still acts strange. The iPod is unrecognizable to my computer.

 

[db ´¯`·.. >]

you might want to ensure
you have a separate usb
port for each device.

for one thing, it improves
performance by eliminating
the need for windows to
search and identify usb devices
that are constantly being
switched around.

another point is that perhaps
your usb is a 1.0 and the ipod
is a 2.0.

so it may be that your system
has an to switch back and
forth between low and high speed.

though it should have such an
issue, nothing is assured.

but since you can get one or the
other device to eventually work,
then the only differences between
them may be their connection speed.

so having a dedicated usb port
for each device will likely be your
solution.

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again, I think it would be helpful
for you to speak with a person at
your computer store.

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db·´¯`·...¸><)))º>
DatabaseBen, Retired Professional
- Systems Analyst
- Database Developer
- Accountancy
- Veteran of the Armed Forces