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    Inspiron E1505 cant read External Hard drives or Flash

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by g0dd, Dec 1, 2007.

  1. g0dd

    g0dd Notebook Enthusiast

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    I can't read any external ports of any sorts when i plug in USB devices. Any advice on fixing this issue? I've reformatted my computer and downloaded all the updates offered on dell drivers and windows updates. Any advice on the issue?
     
    g0dd, Dec 1, 2007
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    orion23 Notebook Consultant

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    Go to Intel.com and download the latest "intel chipset software installation utility"
     
    orion23, Dec 1, 2007
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    g0dd Notebook Enthusiast

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    Ok i downloaded the software, and i tested out the results by plugging in my Creative Jukebox Zen Xtra. Apparently it reads the drive, but i cant drag and drop files. Is it my USB problem still or the drive itself?
     
    g0dd, Dec 2, 2007
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