usb devices

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when installing a usb 4g storage device, my computer does not intall it
automatically, instead it ask me to insert, look for, or search the web for
the driver but windows should install this device its self. when i take the
device to another computer it installs perfectly. Both computers run windows
xp. ???
 
Have you totally updated your version of XP to SP2 with all the latest
updates? This could be your problem. There are some other fixes and if you
search this NG you will find them.
 
i do believe that sp2 is installed......but i will check........my digital
camera does that same thing as the 4g wont install could this be cause of sp2?
 
It could be because of the lack of SP2.

Right Click My Computer, click properties. Under System, the Service Pack
will be directly below the Version 2002 line.
 
I have the exact problem as described here. My usb flash drives do not work,
and neither does my digital camera. All of which are recognized fine,
however,
when I simply take them to a different computer, any computer.

This method described below
http://www.uwe-sieber.de/usbtrouble_e.html#xp_asks_for_drivers
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unfortunately does not really help. My registry already containts correct
values.

I just wish Microsoft or someone would create a driver for such devices,
or some exe to run and repair or reinstall all USB drivers missing or
corrupt.
That would be a much better fix instead of repairing windows.
 
bp said:
I have the exact problem as described here. My usb flash drives do not work,
and neither does my digital camera. All of which are recognized fine,
however,
when I simply take them to a different computer, any computer.

This method described below

unfortunately does not really help. My registry already contains correct
values.

I just wish Microsoft or someone would create a driver for such devices,
or some exe to run and repair or reinstall all USB drivers missing or
corrupt.
That would be a much better fix instead of repairing windows.
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Maybe something at one of these USB Help sites:
http://www.usbman.com/WinME USB Guide.htm

General USB troubleshooting in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/310575

Troubleshooting for USB drives
http://www.uwe-sieber.de/usbtrouble_e.html
 
It probably is a registry issue but try looking at:
HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Enum\USB. Have a look in all of the
subkeys for Unknown or similar in the value for DeviceDesc. delete the
whole key for any you don't recognise and then the hardware should
install ok.
 
I found a couple of entries with UNKNOWN in the devicedesc,
but when tried to delete them, I got error message saying
they cannot be deleted.
 
You may have to give yourself permission to delete the key. Right click
the key and select permissions, then edit the permissions exactly the
same way as file permissions.
 
Under the HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Enum\USB key,
I found a number of subkeys, whose deviceDesc is the following:

USB Composite Device (1 or 2 of these)
USB Mass Storage Device (3 or 4 of these)
Mass Storage Device (3 or 4 of these)
USB Mass Storage Class (2 or 3 of these)

BaromTec HMS30C6001 Reset Driver (dont know what this is)
USB Flash Memory Controller Driver:(6002)

Oregon Scientific 6639 (dont know what this is)

Flash Disk

USB 2.0 SD/MMC READER


I have 3 or 4 usb flash drives, as well as a digital camera,
none of which works on this laptop, but work anywhere else.
Which of the above keys should I delete? Will that force them
to be recreated after startup and fix the problem?
Thanks, bp
 
bp said:
Under the HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Enum\USB key,
I found a number of subkeys, whose deviceDesc is the following:

USB Composite Device (1 or 2 of these)
USB Mass Storage Device (3 or 4 of these)
Mass Storage Device (3 or 4 of these)
USB Mass Storage Class (2 or 3 of these)

BaromTec HMS30C6001 Reset Driver (dont know what this is)
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http://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=e...1+Reset+Driver++++++&btnG=Google+Search&meta=

Looks like the driver for your cam -
http://list.driverguide.com/list/company2099/
Oregon Scientific 6639 (dont know what this is)
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Its a digital camera -
http://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=en&q=Oregon+Scientific+6639+++++&btnG=Search&meta=

Rgds
Antioch
 
Sorry boss, but none of these helped any... Google has general information,
not a fix,
and the drive for my camera proved to be some ... voice wizard setup...
driversguide.com was very difficult to deal with, and I let them know.

this is so frustrating...
 
bp said:
Sorry boss, but none of these helped any... Google has general
information,
not a fix,
and the drive for my camera proved to be some ... voice wizard setup...
driversguide.com was very difficult to deal with, and I let them know.

this is so frustrating...
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Sorry to hear - have you tried the below - have helped me twice in the past.

http://www.everythingusb.com/

Good luck
Rgds
Antioch
 
Yes it should be fine to delete all of the keys, Windows should then
reinstall all as new hardware. Don't just delete the key containing the
value of DeviceDesc delete the parent key as well, probable with a name
along the lines of vid_<numbers & letters>.
 
Yes it should be fine to delete all of the keys, Windows should then
reinstall all as new hardware.
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I had one small little flash disk, which was working fine. It was some
others,
along with the digital camera, that werent working before.

Things became a little worse now that I deleted these keys,
this specific flash disk is not recognized either. As soon as I plug it in
I get Found New Hardware(Rover Disk) at the bottom right corne.
Then its taking me to the Welcome to the new found hardware wizard,
which searches all to no avail...

Now when its still plugged in, I look in device manager, and I see under
Other Devices the name of the disk Rover Disk with a big yellow question
mark on its left... The same happens with my camera and all other flash
drives.

I have another laptop and one desktop, all devices work fine on these,
its this computer I have right here that doesnt recognize them.

Is there a way to copy portion of the registry of that other laptop onto
this one here?
 
bp said:
I had one small little flash disk, which was working fine. It was some
others,
along with the digital camera, that werent working before.

Things became a little worse now that I deleted these keys,
this specific flash disk is not recognized either. As soon as I plug it in
I get Found New Hardware(Rover Disk) at the bottom right corne.
Then its taking me to the Welcome to the new found hardware wizard,
which searches all to no avail...

Now when its still plugged in, I look in device manager, and I see under
Other Devices the name of the disk Rover Disk with a big yellow question
mark on its left... The same happens with my camera and all other flash
drives.

I have another laptop and one desktop, all devices work fine on these,
its this computer I have right here that doesnt recognize them.

Is there a way to copy portion of the registry of that other laptop onto
this one here?
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bp
How about popping a post into the hardware group - there must be one in that
web interface you are using to post.
You said you went into Device Manager - did you do Properties to see if any
drivers show after you plug in with the hardware? and if working OK.
Make a note of the drivers if shown and see if they are the same as those on
the other computer on which you say they all work.
Did any of this hardware come with driver discs?

Rgds
Antioch
 
How about popping a post into the hardware group - there must be one in that
web interface you are using to post.
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How about a link to it?

You said you went into Device Manager - did you do Properties to see if any
drivers show after you plug in with the hardware? and if working OK.
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Yes, I did. I saw all info, it wont let me roll back because there is no
previous
driver, and its asking me to install, but it cannot find the driver.

Did any of this hardware come with driver discs?
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No, they didnt. I wish.

WinXP is supposed to have the drivers already in it.
 
bp said:
How about a link to it?
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I dont use that archaic site - had you been using newsgroups I would have
given the link - you are in that discussion group already, so search away.
Yes, I did. I saw all info, it wont let me roll back because there is no
previous
driver, and its asking me to install, but it cannot find the driver.
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That kills that way in - just wanted to make sure I had read your postings
correctly.
No, they didnt. I wish.
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Shame - then the MS are the only choice - I think you have confirmed that
you have tried the hardware's drivers where applicable.
WinXP is supposed to have the drivers already in it.
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You have not said if you have tried the link I gave to

http://www.everythingusb.com/

Good luck
Antioch
 
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