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Solve : USB driver missing? |
Answer» Ok now I'm really reaching on this one (while WAITING for the O/P to tell us what model/brand of computer we are dealing with).If it is as stated"the computer is pretty old" then is it possible that the original O/S was NOT XP but W98? If so and the O/P has the access would it help anything to do a double boot with win98 as the other O/S.Then see if the USB ports will show up in the Win98 configuration. Or will that have no affect on the fact that the Host Controllers are not present? Please don't laugh if this is ridiculous --just say so i can take it. truenorthmaybe this can help? Ok now I'm really reaching on this one (while waiting for the O/P to tell us what model/brand of computer we are dealing with).If it is as stated"the computer is pretty old" then is it possible that the original O/S was NOT XP but W98?It's quite certain, actually... Well, either that, or it came with W2K. Quote If so and the O/P has the access would it help anything to do a double boot with win98 as the other O/S.Then see if the USB ports will show up in the Win98 configuration.It could eliminate my unlikely theory that Windows XP purposely disabled them. I highly doubt that is the case... also, this would mean they need a windows 98 Disc. Quote Or will that have no affect on the fact that the Host Controllers are not present? Please don't laugh if this is ridiculous --just say so i can take it. truenorth I'm going to have to say, it's very strange that the Host Controllers essentially don't exist. I'd like to REVISE my "theory" based on the new evidence (specifically, that PC Wizard 2010 states USB Bus:No). If there is, without a doubt, no USB setting in the BIOS. Then except in the rare case where such an option is enabled/disabled through a JUMPER, there very well may not be any USB functionality. Sure, it could have the header block installed, but unless it's plugged into a USB header, it's not going to do much. But I don't think this is very likely. Most motherboards since 1996 have at least USB 1.1 built in. It could be a hardware problem- but then the options would be in the BIOS screen. A most curious issue this is.well the problem I'm having is that whatever I connect seems to appear as if it's working when it doesn't. like for EXAMPLE if I plugged in an ipod it'll start CHARGING (well appear to charge, it never actually charges the battery -_-) but nothing happens on the computer. and yes i'm positive there's no option in bios, no section in device manager nothing appears on pc manager either like in the pics i posted. Quote from: STK2010 on August 31, 2010, 05:56:27 PM well the problem I'm having is that whatever I connect seems to appear as if it's working when it doesn't. like for example if I plugged in an ipod it'll start charging (well appear to charge, it never actually charges the battery -_-) but nothing happens on the computer. and yes i'm positive there's no option in bios, no section in device manager nothing appears on pc manager either like in the pics i posted. Well I can honestly say this has me stumped. Quote from: BC_Programmer on August 31, 2010, 06:15:52 PM Well I can honestly say this has me stumped. yeah the words *censored* couldn't have come to my mind any stronger...Well i must also confess bowing to BC's far superior knowledge i too am stumped.However if you do have the access to a win98 O/S i would be curious to know if that changed things. I have disks back to win95 but unfortunately that won't help you. I sure hate throwing in the towel.truenorthIf the USB isn't recognized by BIOS then no operating system will find it. STK, you could try flashing your BIOS. http://www.devhardware.com/c/a/Hardware-Guides/Why-and-How-to-Flash-Your-BIOS/ Be careful with this. If you do it wrong, your computer will become a unusable. According to your PC Wizard screenshot, you have AWARD BIOS. |
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