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    Vista USB Detect Question

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by Lee N, Jan 12, 2008.

  1. Lee N

    Lee N Notebook Guru

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    Has anyone else had trouble installing USB drivers using Vista ? I have tried to install drivers for a media card reader (I have the driver disc) and a wireless mouse. Both have failed to install.

    Any suggestions ?

    Thanks in advance !

    Lee
     
    Lee N, Jan 12, 2008
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    Did you make sure they're Vista compatible?
     
    Arki, Jan 12, 2008
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    I did. That was the first thing that I checked, just to make sure that I hadn't overlooked it.

    Vista is driving me crazy !! ;)
     
    Lee N, Jan 12, 2008
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    That's why I stayed with XP. ;)

    Anyways, when you plug those devices in, do you get any unknown devices in Device Manager?
     
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    Ditch Vista. You will be better off across the board.
     
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    Do you have chipset drivers installed?
     
    Kdawgca, Jan 12, 2008
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  7. Lee N

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    I may be returning to XP soon myself. ;)

    It detects that a "new device" is plugged in. And in the device manager it shows up.
     
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    Yes I have them installed.
     
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    dondadah88, Jan 12, 2008
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    Lee N, Jan 13, 2008
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    Maybe you can update the driver through Device Manager by directing a search to the driver disc?
     
    Arki, Jan 13, 2008
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    I've tried that as well .... and no luck. :(
     
    Lee N, Jan 14, 2008
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    What is the media card reader and wireless mouse that are you trying to install?
     
    Arki, Jan 14, 2008
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