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I just had a similar problem with my usb sticks. After a few tries I did the
following and now everything works fine.
I installed the update (WindowsXP-KB822603-x86-ENU) then rebooted.
Installed the usb storage stick in the USB hub. Uninstall the device from
device manager then scan for new devices. The driver usbstor.sys gets
installed fine and should be version 5.1.2600.1100
"Jim Macklin" wrote:
> Two things come to mind, Your Flash reader or the card
> could be defective OR as I said, the port may not have all
> the wires required to run the device. It may not be a
> matter of drivers, it could defective hardware or no
> hardware support.
>
> Have you looked inside the case to be sure all the wires are
> connected if the port is not on the mobo?
>
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> --
> The people think the Constitution protects their rights;
> But government sees it as an obstacle to be overcome.
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> "Waynef" <Waynef@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news
A6200EA-5A10-43F0-BCC9-9E107299CF63@microsoft.com...
> | This is a one year old desktop. The USB ports seem to
> work with everything
> | else that i've tried,; USB HD, smartmedia reader, etc.,
> all without requiring
> | drivers...very strange!
> |
> | "Jim Macklin" wrote:
> |
> | > If you have a laptop, your USB ports may not be fully
> | > supported with five wires and thus may not work with
> some
> | > devices.
> | > Check the manual for your model to see what is
> supported.
> | >
> | >
> | > --
> | > The people think the Constitution protects their rights;
> | > But government sees it as an obstacle to be overcome.
> | >
> | >
> | >
> | > "PS_in_WA" <PS_in_WA@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in
> | > message
> | >
> news:E914D9E5-EEAD-499A-9EE4-04BD3FF633A9@microsoft.com...
> | > | Waynef - I have the same problem with multiple USB
> devices
> | > (a flash drive and
> | > | digital camera) with a Vaio as well. If you get this
> | > figured out, would you
> | > | please let me know what your solution was?!
> | > |
> | > | It seems like the WinXP that came with my Vaio is
> missing
> | > important USB
> | > | drivers...
> | > |
> | > | Thanks,
> | > | PS
> | > |
> | > | "Waynef" wrote:
> | > |
> | > | > Thanks for the quick reply!
> | > | >
> | > | > I tried both techniques, but still the same. Since
> xp
> | > sees it as a mass
> | > | > storage device but can't find drivers, is there a
> | > standard driver that I can
> | > | > give it to make it happy? My pc is a Vaio. Do they
> not
> | > provide all of the
> | > | > drivers?
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