USB port not working with Windows Xp -Critical

[Guest]

Hi i had windows 98 OS and was able to work with USB port after installing
necessary drivers.I recntly switched to XP so that i have plug and pay
mechanism with USB drives but my HP laptop is not recognizing the USB drive
itself.If i insert a flash drive its not being recognized.I would like to
stick to windows xp then windows 98.Please help its critical for me
My Best
John Albert

 

[PA Bear]

What does HP have to say about the issue?

 

[Guest]

I showed it to hp vendor .he tried many things but could not help.\
asked me to revert back to windows 98.I know it works with windows 98 but i
need to have windows xp.
Are there any drivers from microsoft which i can try so that my problem gets
solved?
Thanks
John

 

[PA Bear]

Any available driver (and software) updates for WinXP will be found
at/offered by HP Support Downloads, John. Experienced users will *never*
install updates for third-party hardware or software offered by Windows
Update.

Did you run the WinXP Upgrade Advisor before installing WinXP?
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/howtobuy/upgrading/advisor.asp

 

[Bob I]

If you mean that HP will not supply the necessary drivers to allow this
laptop to function properly with XP, then you will need to replace it
with a XP capable laptop.