How do I find a USB driver?

March 23rd, 2010 | by Joe |

I’m having trouble with all the USB ports on my PC. It’s an older PC, but it has Windows XP on it. In my system, it says my devices are working properly, but when I connect things to the ports, it tells me I have new hardware and my computer prompts me for my installation CD. I no longer have the original XP disk because I didn’t download it myself. Is there a way for me to find some other driver that can help me? The system says there’s nothing wrong with the reports but I can’t transfer files from my usb stick, put any music on my cellphone, or do anything else that requires a USB connection. I’ve been on Microsoft’s site for the better part of the day. I’ve updated my computer a few times but it hasn’t helped. Went to Intel’s site because they manufactured ports, but they sent me back to Microsoft. What else can I do to get my ports working? I don’t have the XP disk, so I can’t look to that for help.

There is a possibility it is not the port. Read this.

Problem With USB Port – Can’t Reinstall USB Device – Plug & Play Problem
- With Windows Plug & Play feature, Windows is supposed to recognize any device plugged into a USB port — the problem is after it recognizes something once, Plug & Play will never again try to install that device. You need to erase all memory of the device (printer etc) from the computer.
- Right-click on My Computer, cl Properties, click Hardware, click Device Manager.
- Click on the plus sign next to “Universal Serial Bus.” Look for the problem device’s name and right-click. Now Remove. Restart and reinstall.
Source: Article by James Coates, Chicago Tribune.

Note: I found that if I did not go through the “safely remove” procedure before unplugging a USB device, the computer did not recognize another item. I had to reinsert the first item, “safely remove,” then plug in another item. This must be like shutting down for USBs.

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  1. 4 Responses to “How do I find a USB driver?”

  2. By Spaceman Spiff on Mar 23, 2010 | Reply

    you can download one from the internet and when it asks for the installation cd choose a specific location and choose the file you downloaded
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  3. By Jaspreet R on Mar 23, 2010 | Reply

    what are you plugging in? you need a driver for that product.

    Ex: printer, ipod, etc.
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  4. By TheHumbleOne on Mar 23, 2010 | Reply

    There is a possibility it is not the port. Read this.

    Problem With USB Port – Can’t Reinstall USB Device – Plug & Play Problem
    - With Windows Plug & Play feature, Windows is supposed to recognize any device plugged into a USB port — the problem is after it recognizes something once, Plug & Play will never again try to install that device. You need to erase all memory of the device (printer etc) from the computer.
    - Right-click on My Computer, cl Properties, click Hardware, click Device Manager.
    - Click on the plus sign next to “Universal Serial Bus.” Look for the problem device’s name and right-click. Now Remove. Restart and reinstall.
    Source: Article by James Coates, Chicago Tribune.

    Note: I found that if I did not go through the “safely remove” procedure before unplugging a USB device, the computer did not recognize another item. I had to reinsert the first item, “safely remove,” then plug in another item. This must be like shutting down for USBs.
    References :

  5. By dvdkindred on Mar 23, 2010 | Reply

    Sorry but the only possible solution is to make sure that your motherboard supports 2.0 usb hubs.You need to make sure of this. Or if you have a used computer parts store you can get another motherboard that will accept 2.0 usb .
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