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    CF-19 MK1 won't load drivers

    Discussion in 'Panasonic' started by ke6iyc, Apr 4, 2015.

  1. ke6iyc

    ke6iyc Notebook Guru

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    My CF-19 has decided to give me the finger whenever I try to install a new USB device.

    I have the latest drivers for each device, but upon completion of installation it gives me the error"can not initialize the driver for this device".

    Running Windoze XP Pro, SSD, and everything else in my signature.

    Any ideas are appreciated.

    Brian
     
    ke6iyc, Apr 4, 2015
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    What device are you trying to install ?
     
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  3. ke6iyc

    ke6iyc Notebook Guru

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    3 different devices.

    First 2 are 2-way radio programming cables from 2 different manufacturers.

    Also, an outboard sound card/radio interface from yet another manufacturer.

    All 3work fine on my CF-18MK4,with XP Tblet.

    Brian
     
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  4. Shawn

    Shawn Crackpot Search Ninja and Options Whore

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    Full model number of CF19?
    windows manual install or recovery DVD?
    check bios settings for legacy support?
     
    Shawn, Apr 4, 2015
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  5. ke6iyc

    ke6iyc Notebook Guru

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    CF-19CHGAXBM
    Legacy support enabled, all ports enabled
    All Panasonic drivers installed
    ISO install

    Brian
     
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    Shawn Crackpot Search Ninja and Options Whore

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    PM board member Azrial....He's big into two way programming and such...
     
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  7. ke6iyc

    ke6iyc Notebook Guru

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    Done, thank you!

    Brian
     
    ke6iyc, Apr 4, 2015
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    Does USB flash drive work? :)
     
    BaRRmaley, Apr 4, 2015
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  9. ke6iyc

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    Yep...
     
    ke6iyc, Apr 4, 2015
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    That's good :) So it's not a laptop's problem :)
    Try to uninstall driver (not just delete that device, but uninstall) then install again.
    I see you are not a novice, but let's start from that :)

    And one of possible solutions (fast attempt :) ):
    1. Click to Start -> type cmd -> press Enter/Return: Command Prompt should be opened.

    2. In Command Prompt type sfc /scannow -> press Enter/Return: a system scan shall begin.
    3. Reboot.
     
    BaRRmaley, Apr 4, 2015
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  11. ke6iyc

    ke6iyc Notebook Guru

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    Have been down the uninstall/reinstall/update path numerous times thus far.

    Wil try the scan when I get back home (shortly)

    Brian
     
    ke6iyc, Apr 4, 2015
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  12. mklym

    mklym Notebook Evangelist

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    Are you getting an error code with the error message? Maybe error code 37? Have you checked the system logs for error messages or alerts? Are there any exclamation marks in Device Manager, besides any for the devices you are trying to install. If you used an XP install disc and hand bombed the drivers, did you follow the correct order when installing, did you install chipset drivers? Questions, questions, questions. :vbsmile:
     
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    ke6iyc Notebook Guru

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    Yes, all drivers were installed correctly, this is a recent problem, and no, I did not add anything else that caused this issue. Worked fine after Christmas, now nothing will install.

    Yes, code 37
     
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    Shawn Crackpot Search Ninja and Options Whore

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    Do several different virus scans.
    Run ccleaner..
    Do a complete uninstall of all usb in device manager,
    Download new usb drivers and install them..
     
    Shawn, Apr 4, 2015
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    mklym Notebook Evangelist

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    You seem to have a defensive attitude. I asked those questions for a reason...clarity. You never said that the unit was running proper before you tried to install the USB devices. Nor did you mention the error code. You have been asked a few times if you used a factory restore disc, but never bothered to give a clear answer, not that it matters much since you said everything was good before the attempted installs.
    You come across as one of those guys that show up and say 'I have a Panasonic and am having problems installing devices. How do I fix the problem?' When the problem is not fix right away, you start to get an attitude.
    At this point I am going to wish you Good Luck and go do something worthwhile, like watch some races. L8R.
     
    mklym, Apr 5, 2015
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    ke6iyc Notebook Guru

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    No defensive attitude, just extremely frustrated. Have been fighting with ths for 2 months, been down every road, to no progress.

    Brian
     
    ke6iyc, Apr 5, 2015
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  17. ke6iyc

    ke6iyc Notebook Guru

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    No restore disc. As stated in an earlier reply, ISO install.

    Brian
     
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    o_O
    2 months? And you still didn't reinstall the whole OS? It's a few hours.
     
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    ke6iyc Notebook Guru

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    No reinstall, as getting the GOBI 2000 was a nightmare and a half, and I am not sure I can stomach doing it again………

    Brian
     
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    ISO as in factory Panasonic ISO or Microsoft ISO?

    Perhaps installing the GOBI "broke" something in the USB software..

    I would make an Acronis image of the drive..Once you have done that, then you are free to screw it up while trying to fix the usb issue..If it goes tits up..use the Acronis image to restore and try again......
     
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    ke6iyc Notebook Guru

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    Micro$oft ISO.
    The GOBI was installed around Thanksgiving last year, and things worked after that.

    Have played around with Acronis before…

    Thanks,

    Brian
     
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    Just for readers reference...quote on how you installed GOBI.

     
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  23. ke6iyc

    ke6iyc Notebook Guru

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    Oh yes, I have a text file of that post in several locations, thanks!

    I just remember how horrid it was to do, and I am leery of undoing it……

    Brian
     
    ke6iyc, Apr 5, 2015
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