XP will not recognize usb devices

[Rich]

Hi,
When i plug a smart media card or my camera
into a usb i here the audio connect and it is
listed in device manager with no problems.
However, no programs will launch and it
is not listed in my computer.

thank's
Rich

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

General USB troubleshooting in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;310575

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| Hi,
| When i plug a smart media card or my camera
| into a usb i here the audio connect and it is
| listed in device manager with no problems.
| However, no programs will launch and it
| is not listed in my computer.
|
| thank's
| Rich

 

[Rich]

To make a long story short i did everything except reinstall windows.
I uninstalled and reinstalled all usb devices, updated the bios, ran
every patch and update i could find and read more about usb
controllers etc than i really care to know, with no results.

Finally i went to the HP site and found HP Image Zone Express photo
software download Version 1.5.3.36. A free download which includes
device detection software.
(http://www.hp.com/cgi-bin/united-st...tes/ize/download.html&jumpid=ex_R602_go/ize57

After installing this my problems are solved. I can plug in any
device and launch any viewer, editing software on my system.

If your having this problem, give it a try...

Rich

 

[Brent Beach]

I had a similar problem with my Dell. It would not recognize an external
hard drive on the USB ports on the front of the machine, but did when I
tried the port on the back! It is worth a try.

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Brent Beach
Victoria, B.C.
Canada

brent underscore beach@telus dot net

 

[Rich]

Brent,
Interesting, because i am using a Dell Dimension 8300 however i was
getting the same results from all my usb ports.

Thank's for your help,
Rich

 

[Guest]

I am having what might be a similar problem. Will try it. Thanks