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Device Manager?

Started by Hockeymotocross07 , Aug 24 2005 06:39 PM

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Hockeymotocross07

Posted 24 August 2005 - 06:39 PM

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I have an external laptop that my inspiron 8600 wont recognize but I think that every other laptop/Desktop I have put it in has recognized it. Any help???

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PastaBoy4

Posted 24 August 2005 - 06:49 PM

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external Laptop? or extarnal Hard drive?

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gerryf

Posted 24 August 2005 - 06:53 PM

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in bios, are the usb ports enabled?

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Hockeymotocross07

Posted 24 August 2005 - 07:12 PM

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Ext. hardrive and the USB is enabled.

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gerryf

Posted 24 August 2005 - 07:15 PM

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ifyou plug anything into the port, does it work?

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Hockeymotocross07

Posted 24 August 2005 - 07:17 PM

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Yes, Everything else works, like a thumb drive

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gerryf

Posted 24 August 2005 - 07:33 PM

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start > run
devmgmt.msc
<enter>

grab your windows cd just in case you need it (you should not)

Disconnect any usb devices

drop down to USB and remove all host controllers and root hubs.

reboot...windows will rededect and install device drivers....wait, it might take a minute or two to install them all depending on system. Reboot

plug in the drive now.