 Comp not recognizing usb plug in, Gonna hurt it! |
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  May 18 2009, 07:28 PM
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I hooked up my mp3 player via usb and nothing comes up and I cannot find it anywhere. When I unplug it though a notice comes up to safely remove device. I hooked up my Kodak easy share camera via usb and it comes up to install it but says there is no an available driver. Is it because the comp is 500yrs old? Do I need to install drivers...if so how? How do I fix these problems? Please help:) Oh can and/or should I install Windows XP? |
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May 18 2009, 09:47 PM
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Since USB is not native to NT, I expect you're using Windows 98, which needs the correct driver for each device. The Kodak EasyShare software needs to be installed for the camera, and what brand of mp3 player is it?
Whether XP would be suitable for the system depends on its specifications. This post has been edited by Platypus: May 18 2009, 09:53 PM -------------------- Pleased to have been a Microsoft MVP (Windows Desktop Experience) 2007/8, 2008/9
Iteration - you've just got to keep doing it over & over again... |
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May 19 2009, 07:06 AM
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QUOTE(amyl @ May 19 2009, 01:28 AM)  I am using my brother comp Windows NT 98 (it's crap). I hooked up my mp3 player via usb and nothing comes up and I cannot find it anywhere. When I unplug it though a notice comes up to safely remove device. I hooked up my Kodak easy share camera via usb and it comes up to install it but says there is no an available driver. As mensioned there isn't a Windows NT 98 its either NT or 98. Before you can use USB devices of 98 you have to set them up. Again as mensioned you need the correct device drivers for the hardware your trying to use. I would also check with the manufacturer or read the instructions if its Win98SE compatible. QUOTE(amyl @ May 19 2009, 01:28 AM) Is it because the comp is 500yrs old? Do I need to install drivers...if so how? How do I fix these problems? Please help:) Oh can and/or should I install Windows XP? If your comp is that old then I wouldn't bother with WinXP just start saving. 
-------------------- Keith
http://www.martin2k.co.uk/forums I've been programming with VB for 13 years. Started with VB4 16bit Pro, VB5 Pro, VB6 Pro/Enterprise and now VB3 Pro. But I'm no expert, I'm still learning. |
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May 19 2009, 08:51 AM
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this gernic driver probloy work with a mp3 player mabye
http://www.technical-assistance.co.uk/kb/usbmsd98.php and if you install that hopfully the kodek will just work like a usb stick -------------------- Wraith awaiting launch orders.
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May 19 2009, 05:41 PM
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I can never get those generic drivers to work.
-------------------- Keith
http://www.martin2k.co.uk/forums I've been programming with VB for 13 years. Started with VB4 16bit Pro, VB5 Pro, VB6 Pro/Enterprise and now VB3 Pro. But I'm no expert, I'm still learning. |
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May 20 2009, 01:41 AM
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Distinguished Member Group: Members Posts: 863 Joined: 2-November 08 From: australia Member No.: 252,211 |
worked for me when i needed them for my windows 98 comp
but i think that wasent win 98 SE it was just normal did you make sure you downloaded the right one for windows 98SE as i know you have 98SE dont you? -------------------- Wraith awaiting launch orders.
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May 20 2009, 06:13 AM
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QUOTE(starcraftmaster @ May 20 2009, 07:41 AM) did you make sure you downloaded the right one for windows 98SE as i know you have 98SE dont you? What do you think?
-------------------- Keith
http://www.martin2k.co.uk/forums I've been programming with VB for 13 years. Started with VB4 16bit Pro, VB5 Pro, VB6 Pro/Enterprise and now VB3 Pro. But I'm no expert, I'm still learning. |
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May 21 2009, 03:40 AM
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Distinguished Member Group: Members Posts: 863 Joined: 2-November 08 From: australia Member No.: 252,211 |
lol am gussing you got the wrong ones
lol just joking -------------------- Wraith awaiting launch orders.
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May 21 2009, 04:07 PM
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Im having the same problem with mine, im on xp though. i think its a virus.
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