USB Device Installation Issues
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There is a problem with machines running Windows XP SP2 and the installation of devices.
Normally, Windows automatically installs certain devices because it already has the drivers (like a USB stick), or because you installed them before (like an HP printer, for example).
In this case, Windows cannot find the drivers automatically, even if you point it to the installation CD where they are located. This is even more complicated because some devices, like USB sticks, do not have a driver or installation program.
I found that this issue often arises after installing an ADSL kit.
However, there are several solutions to this problem.
The first solution is quite radical:
System Restore...! You need to remember to back up your files first and reinstall everything afterwards (connection kit, programs, devices, etc.). Some users will not accept this solution.
The second is less convenient for a novice user:
When the device is detected, Windows asks you to insert the driver it cannot find. You simply have to decline the automatic installation and do a manual installation.
Check the box "Specify a location" and indicate the directory "c:\windows\inf"
The problem is that you have to do this all the time: for other devices and several times for one device (like a USB stick). It becomes more complicated if there is an installation interface that does everything by itself and hides what is happening behind the scenes. You then need to remember to look in the background with "ALT+TAB".
The third solution is simpler:
You just need to run the patch I created from a healthy machine. The installations will proceed without any problems.
Send an email to ripnet@wanadoo.fr for the patch, providing a valid email address!!!!
Also try: launch Regedit
go to the directories: "Hkey_local_machine"
"Software"
"Microsoft"
"Windows"
"CurrentVersion"
modify the string "DevicePath" to:
"%SystemRoot%\inf"
As a reminder (recommended before applying the patch):
Be aware that you can also remove from the registry the history of devices that have already been connected to the USB port. (Unknown devices included).
Launch the registry editor: REGEDIT
Go to the directory: "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"
"SYSTEM"
"CurrentControlSet"
"ENUM"
Right-click on the "ENUM" directory and select "Permissions..."
Select "Everyone" as the user or group name
Select "Full Control" and "Allow" under Permissions for Everyone
Click "OK"
Go to the "USB" directory
And delete all the directories "Vid_xxxxxxxx_xxxx"
Close the editor
And connect your devices...
SOYER Frédéric,
Technician Point Expert Micro from Boulanger
Normally, Windows automatically installs certain devices because it already has the drivers (like a USB stick), or because you installed them before (like an HP printer, for example).
In this case, Windows cannot find the drivers automatically, even if you point it to the installation CD where they are located. This is even more complicated because some devices, like USB sticks, do not have a driver or installation program.
I found that this issue often arises after installing an ADSL kit.
However, there are several solutions to this problem.
The first solution is quite radical:
System Restore...! You need to remember to back up your files first and reinstall everything afterwards (connection kit, programs, devices, etc.). Some users will not accept this solution.
The second is less convenient for a novice user:
When the device is detected, Windows asks you to insert the driver it cannot find. You simply have to decline the automatic installation and do a manual installation.
Check the box "Specify a location" and indicate the directory "c:\windows\inf"
The problem is that you have to do this all the time: for other devices and several times for one device (like a USB stick). It becomes more complicated if there is an installation interface that does everything by itself and hides what is happening behind the scenes. You then need to remember to look in the background with "ALT+TAB".
The third solution is simpler:
You just need to run the patch I created from a healthy machine. The installations will proceed without any problems.
Send an email to ripnet@wanadoo.fr for the patch, providing a valid email address!!!!
Also try: launch Regedit
go to the directories: "Hkey_local_machine"
"Software"
"Microsoft"
"Windows"
"CurrentVersion"
modify the string "DevicePath" to:
"%SystemRoot%\inf"
As a reminder (recommended before applying the patch):
Be aware that you can also remove from the registry the history of devices that have already been connected to the USB port. (Unknown devices included).
Launch the registry editor: REGEDIT
Go to the directory: "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"
"SYSTEM"
"CurrentControlSet"
"ENUM"
Right-click on the "ENUM" directory and select "Permissions..."
Select "Everyone" as the user or group name
Select "Full Control" and "Allow" under Permissions for Everyone
Click "OK"
Go to the "USB" directory
And delete all the directories "Vid_xxxxxxxx_xxxx"
Close the editor
And connect your devices...
SOYER Frédéric,
Technician Point Expert Micro from Boulanger
7 answers
I have the same problem, I am REALLY BAD at computers and I didn’t UNDERSTAND anything this guy is saying, could you please use less technical language for beginners? lol
A big thank you to the author of this post. It's the miracle solution I have been looking for for far too many weeks! I'm so glad that there are competent people on the internet!
Thanks again
Thanks again
Hello
the email is no longer valid and the solution via the registry editor is ineffective, can someone give me their solution?
thank you in advance
the email is no longer valid and the solution via the registry editor is ineffective, can someone give me their solution?
thank you in advance
Hello, I have a problem with my computer, which is that when I connect a USB device for example, the operating system does not detect the connected hardware. And nothing appears in the notification area.