I have an 8GB Verbatim USB flash drive that was working fine for several weeks but now XP suddenly no longer recognizes it.
I've tried using add/remove hardware, update USB drivers, etc.
The drive works fine in 2 other XP machines that I have.
Any suggestions?
thank you.
Ive included here a link that helped me fix a problem with my flash drive that was giving the same problems. perhaps you could take a look at it.
http://www.hat.net/geeky/node/221
click start control panel administrative tools computer management device manager scroll down universal serial bus controllers you could see a yellow question / exclamation mark? ! or a red X
you will need to update/reinstall drivers
right click to reinstall drivers
if you can see your usb drive but its not working
ports (com&lpt) right click update driver if this fails to fix the problem
check the USB leads that attach to the motherboard usually red white green black make sure they are securely seated and have no dust build up on them dust will cause static and a lot of unforeseen problems for a computer and its parts
if you need more help with this post a reply
hope this helps you
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Thanks for your suggestions. I tried them but unfortunately didn't work.
I did however find a solution on a different forum that I thought I'd pass along.
Turns out my other USB ports were "dead" as well. Someone suggested shutting down the computer and unplugging the power cord from the wall for at least 30 seconds. Seems that sometimes the USB ports need to discharge some current and reset.
That did the trick and all is well.
thanks again for your help.
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