Slow Download Speed and Computer Wont Recognise The Hardware Sometimes

can you plug in directly to your modem, do ookla speed test, maybe your internet server provider sucks [isp] or you're too far away from the router? my pc says I'm connected quite often & I'm not I sometimes go to troubleshoot in search bar & change adapter settings

How old is the scanner? did you read for what Windows version it was made in the first place?
If it is for an older OS then Windows7 and you are using Windows 7 or higher, you ran out of luck.
Always first install the software that came with the device. The driver needed for the device is supposed to be on the install disk.

You have to be sure the computer has the correct software to recognise the hardware and can work with it. From Windows 7 and up, for all hardware that is certified with Microsoft, you can download the drivers from Microsoft. Lots of hardware is recognised when connected and will initiate a download from Microsoft. But not all hardware will do so and not all hardware is compatible (same as not certified by Microsoft from Windows 7 and up) with the new operating systems.

Most things that worked fine with Windows XP and or Vista, can fail with Windows 7 and 8, because the factory that made the hardware in the first place does not ask for certification with Microsoft for their old Hardware. They only spend time and money to get their new hardware certified on the new operating systems. So to make sure your hardware is compatible with the OS. Check the manual and find out, what you have to do so it will work on your computer.
If your device was working on a USB2 port, it also should work on an USB3 port, on the same computer. But don't expect another speed, because the slowest part decides the speed.

When you connect something to an USB port for the first time, don't hope to much. You have to be sure the computer has the correct software to recognise the hardware and can work with it. From Windows 7 and up, for most hardware that is certified with Microsoft, you can download the drivers from Microsoft. Lots of hardware is recognised when connected and will initiate a download from Microsoft. But not all hardware will do so and not all hardware is compatible with the new operating systems.
So to make sure your hardware is compatible, check the manual and find out, what you have to do so it will work on your computer.
If your device was working on a USB2 port, it also should work on an USB3 port, on the same computer. But don't expect another speed, because the slowest part decides the speed.

Try changing the channel number in the router for the Wi FI add 3 to the minimum channel number.
It is possible you have a neighbour with wi fi and by adding three to the channel number you give some space separation to allow more bandwidth on the WI FI channel.
when this slow down occurs ping the router address (default gateway ip) and see if ping is quick. This will eliminate WI FI as slow point. Try using tracert instead of ping to see if bottlenecks occur in network or internet.

You can delete all the files from below location. Dont worry this files are waste space consumption. You are not going to loose you data by deleting them.

What is the internet speed you have.

To increase the speed.

Click Start - run - temp click OK

Delete all files.

Click Start - run - prefetch click OK

Delete all files.

Click Start - run - %temp% click OK

Delete all files


Disable your antivirus program and see the speed.

Make sure you remember you passwords on the internet. Like your bank and emails password. Else dont try the below steps.

Open internet explorer. Click Tools - options - Go to Advanced Tab Click Reset, which will be at the very bottom.

This should fix your issue. If there is any problem on the system. Else contact your internet provider.

Go here: http://homesupport.cisco.com/en-us/wireless/lbc/WUSB54GSC

Select your HARDWARE version and then you'll be able to download the drivers.

There are a few things you can try.. Try switching the slow card to the faster system. If it still slow it’s the card. Sometimes the driver on the Install CDs that come with the card need updating.. Go to the manufactures web site and download the drivers and install.. Give us the make and model number and we will provide a link to the drivers.. But I really need more info.

Hi Docpayton,  Sounds like you are having hardware connection issues.  First, i would try right clicking on 'my computer' and under that, go to manage.  Find the tab that says device manager and find your CD/DVD drive.  Uninstall the product/ or press delete. (whichever one it is)  Now your computer should immediately notice you have a cd drive and will install it for you.  I hope this works, because i havent had a computer with that problem in a long time, and i am running off of all i remember...  Tell me if you need anymore help. 

Firstly try the Off Line option, sometimes this can be ticked. Or go into the Netword Card settings and try to force the speed to auto config, this will enable different speed connections

ok i had the same thing nearly


ok go to ur settings then go down were it says usb conection and u must have ur cable plugged in ur psp and computer at this time and it should pop up on ur computer


i hope this helped in some smalll way