Computer issue (Win XP)
For some reason one of the computers here in the office has stopped recognizing a USB device (not all of them, just one), and it's Device Manager doesn't populate. It just sorta stays blank, so you can't tell what devices are installed and what isn't.
Suggestions?
Drunk commies deleted
13-02-2007, 22:05
The only suggestion I have is that you plug it into another computer. Sorry.
The Alma Mater
13-02-2007, 22:22
Try plugging the device in another usb port.
Extreme Ironing
13-02-2007, 22:24
I think it may be that a certain service has been stopped and device manager doesn't work properly without it. However, I can't remember the name of the service, I shall look it up in a bit.
USB gizmo works fine in other computers. Guess I'll go turn on every service available. Someone's screwed with this computer and now it's printer isn't working.
Aha! It was a service, re-enabling every thing brought back the USB gizmo too.
Aha! It was a service, re-enabling every thing brought back the USB gizmo too.
now comes the fun part... hunting down the id10t that messed with the settings! :cool:
Ashmoria
13-02-2007, 23:32
whats a service and how did you re-enable it? i have a similar problem that i am avoiding doing a reformat to fix. if i can do something like you did, i would be eternally grateful to you.
Start>Run>msconfig>Services Tab
Just hit Enable All, then restart your machine.
Ashmoria
14-02-2007, 00:46
*pout* they are all already enabled.
*pout* they are all already enabled.
All your USB ports are like that?