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    Inspiron 1520 - No USB is working for me

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by b_vanduuren, Feb 5, 2009.

  1. b_vanduuren

    b_vanduuren Newbie

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    Hey there, I just installed Windows Xp on a new Inspiron 1520 because my uncle hates Vista. Anyway, this is about the third time I've cleaned Vista off a computer and put Xp on instead and this hasn't happened to me and I don't know what to do...

    Once I got into XP I installed the Chipset i found from a thread somewhere on this site and after I did, none of the USB ports were working. They had been prior because the chipset was on my USB stick... Any one have any ideas how to solve my problem?

    Also, I am not the most knowledgeable when it comes to computers, I just know enough to get by so please don't use any unnecessary techno-babble if thats possible otherwise it will just add to the headache caused by the computer.

    Cheers
     
    b_vanduuren, Feb 5, 2009
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  2. millermagic

    millermagic Rockin the pinktop

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    Go into the BIOS Setup (F2 on boot) to check to see if the usb is diabled.
     
    millermagic, Feb 5, 2009
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  3. b_vanduuren

    b_vanduuren Newbie

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    Nope its definitely enabled... Any other ideas?
     
    b_vanduuren, Feb 5, 2009
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  4. nizzy1115

    nizzy1115 Notebook Prophet

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    You probably installed the wrong chipset driver. Try installing the right one.
     
    nizzy1115, Feb 5, 2009
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