Re: [Blind-Computing] Computer suddenly doesn't recognize USBportordevice
Well, then, chances are that either there's a driver/hardware issue on that machine - if other USB devices don't want to work either, or the specific port itsself is a minor problem, but, yes, best is to test another USB connecting device first. Stay well Jacob Kruger Blind Biker Skype: BlindZA '...fate had broken his body, but not his spirit...' - Original Message - From: Nancy Shackelford ladym74...@netcommander.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, May 07, 2009 6:34 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Computer suddenly doesn't recognize USBportordevice Works on my other computer. I'll see if I can try another USB device on that one! OH DEAR! Nance Nancy Shackelford --WALK ON FAITH AND TRUST IN LOVE! - Michael Reed-- - Original Message - From: Jacob Kruger jac...@iburst.co.za To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, May 06, 2009 9:06 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Computer suddenly doesn't recognize USB portordevice What have you all tried to get it recognised? Sometimes I take my USB cables out, and tap them on the desk a bit, or else at least try unplugging/plugging them in/out a few times since I'm pretty sure they do sometimes obtain a bit of atmospheric wear and tear, but this might not be relevant at all. Have you tried other USB devices in the same port, or the external drive connected to any other computers? Stay well Jacob Kruger Blind Biker Skype: BlindZA '...fate had broken his body, but not his spirit...' - Original Message - From: Nancy Shackelford ladym74...@netcommander.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, May 06, 2009 2:04 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] Computer suddenly doesn't recognize USB port ordevice I have an external hard drive with music on it. I accessed it yesterday from this computer, but no matter what I do, it will not recognize it today. How do I get the computer to recognize it? It's a USB device. TIA, Nance Nancy Shackelford Walk On Faith Trust In Love - Michael Reed For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 4055 (20090506) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 4055 (20090506) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 4057 (20090506) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 4058 (20090507) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] Computer suddenly doesn't recognize USBportordevice
Good suggestions, John, and I have tried the cord in another USB port, as well as connecting my device to another computer, on which it works. This tells me I probably have some kind of USB issue, so I'm going to do one more thing, which is to connect another USB device to the computer and see if it works, then probably figure out what to do next. Perhaps uninstall and reinstall USB drivers? Nance Nancy Shackelford --WALK ON FAITH AND TRUST IN LOVE! - Michael Reed-- - Original Message - From: Jon C. Pierson joncpier...@comcast.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, May 07, 2009 12:23 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Computer suddenly doesn't recognize USBportordevice Hi Nancy, Have you tried a different usb port on the off chance that it's the port and not the device that's giving you trouble? Also, if you can disconnect the cord at the other end, try another usb cord and see what happens. Jon -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Nancy Shackelford Sent: Wednesday, May 06, 2009 9:31 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Computer suddenly doesn't recognize USB portordevice I've tried rebooting, I've taken the unit off the computer and rebooted, then rebooted again with it connected, I've done everything! I don't get it! Thanks for trying, Nance Nancy Shackelford --WALK ON FAITH AND TRUST IN LOVE! - Michael Reed-- - Original Message - From: JOHN O CARVALHO n1...@verizon.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, May 06, 2009 9:56 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Computer suddenly doesn't recognize USB port ordevice Did you try rebooting ? Skype - john.carvalho82 Email - n1...@verizon.net PEACE J C - Original Message - From: Nancy Shackelford ladym74...@netcommander.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, May 06, 2009 8:04 AM Subject: [Blind-Computing] Computer suddenly doesn't recognize USB port ordevice I have an external hard drive with music on it. I accessed it yesterday from this computer, but no matter what I do, it will not recognize it today. How do I get the computer to recognize it? It's a USB device. TIA, Nance Nancy Shackelford Walk On Faith Trust In Love - Michael Reed For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ -- -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.325 / Virus Database: 270.12.20/2100 - Release Date: 05/06/09 06:04:00 For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] Computer suddenly doesn't recognize USBportordevice
OK What version of Windows are you using? I can give you step by step for re-installing your USB drivers on your machine for XP. I have actually copied this below from my web site. I had Vista taken off my machine so someone with Vista would have to check if the same steps would work with Vista. To do this Unplug all your USB devices with the exception of your keyboard and mouse if you use one. Go to Control Panel and then open the System applet. Pres control tab until you hear hardware. Press tab until you hear Device Manager. Press space to open this. Press tab once to go into a tree view of devices. You need to cursor down until you hear Universal Serial Bus controllers. Press the right cursor key to open this view. You now need to find the core USB driver for your PC. This may be named after your processor. On my PC this driver is called Intel(R) 82801G (ICH7 Family) USB Universal Host Highlight this line and press the delete key. Confirm that you want to delete the driver. Windows will immediately start to re-install it. After a few seconds Windows will recognise your keyboard and mouse. Exit device manager and restart your windows. After windows have completely reloaded start to plug in your USB devices one by one. As you would have cleared the windows database of devices there is a chance that any problems will now disappear as windows re-constructs it USB device database. If this does not work and your hardware is not faulty then I am afraid a system restore or windows re-install is indicated. Regards David Griffith My Low Vision Resources Web Site is http://www.nonags.org/members/dajgriff/ -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Nancy Shackelford Sent: Thursday, 07 May 2009 05:39 To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Computer suddenly doesn't recognize USBportordevice So far, no known power or hardware issue. Works on another computer, and I need to find a USB device to plug in to this one to try that option. Hard drive has its own power supply, so don't need to power it from the computer. Thanks, Nance Nancy Shackelford --WALK ON FAITH AND TRUST IN LOVE! - Michael Reed-- - Original Message - From: David Griffith d.griff...@btinternet.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, May 06, 2009 8:24 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Computer suddenly doesn't recognize USB portordevice We need a little more information. Does the external drive have a power supply? Is there any sign that you can tell that power is going through to the unit? Are you able to see the power light come on? If not is there any activity that you can feel if the unit is powered on? If there is a power supply is this emitting heat or cold? If the drive is powered from the USB Port is there an optional connection to increase power to the drive? Have you installed any other devices since yesterday? Have you tried plugging the drive into another USB Port? Have you tried plugging another device into this Port to check it works - a USB Pen drive for example. Do you have access to a friend's computer to check to see if the drive works on another machine? If it is not a hardware or power issue There are steps for you to take to re-install your USB drivers which I can post. However this will obviously not work if there is a power or hardware failure issue so information on this is the best initial step. Regards David Griffith My Low Vision Resources Web Site is http://www.nonags.org/members/dajgriff/ -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Nancy Shackelford Sent: Wednesday, 06 May 2009 13:04 To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: [Blind-Computing] Computer suddenly doesn't recognize USB port ordevice I have an external hard drive with music on it. I accessed it yesterday from this computer, but no matter what I do, it will not recognize it today. How do I get the computer to recognize it? It's a USB device. TIA, Nance Nancy Shackelford Walk On Faith Trust In Love - Michael Reed For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] Computer suddenly doesn't recognize USBportordevice
You can check if there is a conflict by going into systemsettings and then hardware manager. Make sure all usb ports have their drivers correctly installed. Regards chrissy For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
