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    t41 usb issues

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by kevin28282, May 12, 2009.

  1. kevin28282

    kevin28282 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi,

    I just recently reformatted my ThinkPad T41 and I am having issues with my USB ports. I've done some searching and I found this thread that specifies my exact problems, but unfortunately was not answered. So I'm hoping someone on this board can help! I've tried to find drivers on Lenovo's site, but was unable to find any. I've updated the drivers through device manager. (just like the thread below). And I have also updated my BIOS. Thanks!

    Issue: http://forums.lenovo.com/lnv/board/...nkpads&message.id=18952&query.id=52529#M18952

    Brief: USB won't recognize automatically usb devices...however I was able to get a memory stick to work by going to device manager and getting a driver there.

    Specs:
    Windows XP SP2
     
    kevin28282, May 12, 2009
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    goofball Notebook Deity

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    Do you have the services Plug and Play, and Shell Hardware Detection running?
     
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    kevin28282 Notebook Enthusiast

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    hmmm i'm not entirely sure. this is my first time reformatting my t41 without the app that lenovo took away for installing drivers. how do i know if i have or haven't and where would i find those services to download?
     
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    FIXED! Finally after hours of searching online I found this:



    1. Run
    2. regedit.exe

    3. HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
    4. SYSTEM
    5. SETUP

    Set "FactoryPreInstall" to "0" (it's probably set at "1")

    Set "Audit Progress" to "0" (it's probably set at "1")



    FINALLY!!!!
     
    kevin28282, May 12, 2009
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