USB flash drives not detected on the Windows XP-based computer

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• Windows vista USB flash drive installation AND recover the WINDOWS KEY from the recovery disk

  Hi all

  I formatted my laptop some time ago. Now I want to reinstall windows vista (came along with my laptop). The thing is due to a problem that my CD drive does not work so I would like to install windows vista by using a USB key. Can you get it someone please let me know if this is possible... If Yes, how I've go ahead make a bootable USB.

  As someone can tell me if there is a way to retrieve the WINDOWS KEY from the recovery disc.

  Thank you.

  Hello

  This can help, but you will need a Vista system to create the working bootable USB key:http://www.askvg.com/how-to-create-bootable-usb-drive-to-install-windows-vista/

  As for the product key, it should be on a sticker on the laptop (usually on the bottom). If it is not readable, contact the manufacturer for further assistance. As we said already, the product key is not on the installation disc.

  Replace broken laptop optical drives is not too difficult, you can see this as another option.

  Good luck, Rick Rogers, aka "Crazy" - Microsoft MVP http://mvp.support.microsoft.com Windows help - www.rickrogers.org

• KB2833940 and KB2844285 do not settle on the Windows XP-based computer

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  The Machine is XP, this update KB2833940 and KB2844285 had been submitted to my computer via the auto update program.  Both have continued to "loop" on attempts to install on the machine.  Download prepare for installation and the installation would show as complete that in the menu screen may disappear.   Then the new UPDATE ICON appears in the lower Task/tool bar.   Using the feature "review updates", he noted that the updates have been shown as installed.   These have been removed by using the Add/Remove feature.
  The automatic update feature was sut down and use the HELP/SUPPORT-update - selection I noticed that two updates mentioned display 0's (zeros) in SIZE, but also the time to download in a few MINUTES.

  I note also that I have tried several times to correct this issue using what ever "patches" lacked good results.   ALSO THE MICROSOFT TOOL PATCH NEVER WORKED FOR ME.  ALWAYS A PROBLEM...

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• USB Flash drive not working no-V112b

  Unable to content on a USB flash drive, not getting not formatted. It is within the warranty period. How the guarantee?

  Only if the drive was still usable and allowing for the write you to read the summary file but not. A read-only error.

  You declare that you cannot access the drive at all, is - this correct? If so, I would get the replaced disk.

  If you can read the content, not only to write and run this tool to fix this error.

  Reach
  http://www.PNY.com.tw/index.php?CLS=2&mode=download
  Download USB Driver Flash Format Tool (Ufix-II).
  You will need to have installed to extract the .rar of 7 - Zip. It is downloadable for free. http://www.7-zip.org/download.html
  You will extract the downloaded file "RecoverTool_V2.00.42_M1223 8CE.exe" and run.

  IF this is not what is wrong, then the drive is bad. Trying to force the reader to format isn't going to work. Replace it.

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• HP Elitedesk 800 G2 SFF: external hard drive not detected in the BIOS. Only USB Flash drives are detected.

  Hi all

  I received recently 2 new HP desktop computers.

  HP Elitedesk 800 G2 SFF

  HP Elitedesk 800 G2 TWR

  The goal is to test our real W7 x 64 image on these machines and to inject the missing drivers in the image.

  MDT 2010 to create a deployment on a USB hard disk drive.

  This disc of deployment is already used on 16 different models of HP in the company (Elitebook, zBook, EliteDesk) to install our image so I know it works.

  Unfortunately, the two HP Elitedesk 800 G2, I can't start the boot disk but I cannot to USB for a USB key.

  The USB drive is not detected and not proposed in the BIOS Menu of STARTUP.

  Only the internal HD, external USB Flash Disk, DVD and network devices are detected.

  Here's what I already checked or tried:

  • Latest Version of the BIOS installed (2.05)
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  • USB ports are enabled (front and rear).
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  • Legacy support is active and Secure Boot disabled
  • Delete the keys to secure boot
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  • This morning, I created a new disk deployment on a USB Flash drive and it works!

  So, it seems that only Flash USB drives are detected.

  I know it is possible to return the flag removalble on a USB device to cheat the system and make it appear as a disk fixed, but I want a simple solution.

  Does anyone know a fix or a workaround for this problem?

  Thanks in advance!

  For those interested in the answer, here's the final results.

  It turns out that the hard 500 GB external drive can be detected if it is fomatted in FAT32.

  It's strange because my 16 GB USB Flash drive formatted in NTFS works very well.

  In any case, I'll create a FAT32 Partition to the Boot MDT files and put my picture (because the file is too big for FAT32 partition) on the secondary partition (formatted as NTFS).

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• USB flash drives not error 39 working -.

  Original title: USB flash drives doesn't work do not

  Hello
  My USB flash drives do not work in one of my USB slots. All other USB devices work correctly.
  Device Manager displays a yellow triangle with an exclamation mark next to the hard drive
  Have tried to update the drivers but points out the best drivers already installed.
  Connection drive after that a restart prompt message "driver installation", followed installation failed, error 39.
  I installed the latest drivers for the chipset of my Board.
  I have the Nations United-mounted and re-installed readers all affected.

  Grateful for the help, please.

  conx82

  Hello

  Have you tried the thumbdrive in another computer to be sure that it is still viable?

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  Try a restore of the system back to until the drive disappeared.

  How to do a system restore in Windows 7
  http://www.SevenForums.com/tutorials/700-system-restore.html

  -----------------------------------------------------------

  If necessary:

  References to Vista also apply to Windows 7.

  Follow these steps to remove corruption and missing/damaged file system repair or replacement.

  Start - type in the search box - find command top - RIGHT CLICK – RUN AS ADMIN

  sfc/scannow

  How to fix the system files of Windows 7 with the System File Checker
  http://www.SevenForums.com/tutorials/1538-SFC-SCANNOW-Command-System-File-Checker.html

  Then run checkdisk (chkdsk).

  How to run check disk in Windows 7
  http://www.SevenForums.com/tutorials/433-disk-check.html

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  Then lets refresh the USB stack

  Control the click Control Panel - Device Manager - anywhere in the area of white/white - point of VIEW, then-
  Show hidden devices

  Look everywhere EXCEPT USB controllers for your device and if find you them (maybe
  plus_d' one of each) under disk drives, you can have several - right CLICK and UNINSTALL
  for all instances. (There may be none.)

  Control Panel right CLICK on EVERYTHING - Serial USB controllers - device configuration-manager and
  UNINSTALL all but the category itself - REBOOT - it refreshes the drive and battery USB

  This KB shows XP how to and methods of Vista and Windows 7 are the same
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/310575

  This is a utility to help you, but do 1 above.

  USBDeview is a small utility that lists all USB devices currently connected to your computer.
  as well as all USB devices that you previously used. Run Options and tick the three 1st choice
  to see if one is there.

  http://www.NirSoft.NET/utils/usb_devices_view.html

  You must remove all instances of the devices and restart.

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  If necessary try these two:

  Tips for solving problems of USB devices - and a Mr Fixit
  http://windowshelp.Microsoft.com/Windows/en-us/help/c39bd203-f729-47a4-8351-83291e13c8a81033.mspx#EGB

  Hardware devices not detected or not working - Mr. Fixit
  http://support.Microsoft.com/GP/hardware_device_problems

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  This can be useful to determine if the wrong driver is loading.

  -Free - DriverView utility displays the list of all device drivers currently loaded on your system.
  For each driver in the list, additional useful information is displayed: load address of the driver,
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• HARD drive not detected in the BIOS on Satellite A215

  Hi all

  I could use to solve this problem: bought this laptop computer without a disk of the auction. Installed again 2.5 inches HDD SATA 250 GB, which was not detected in BIOS and also not detected when using a MS Vista installation disc. When trying to install Vista, get a message no drive seen HARD and demand for pilots.
  I flashed the BIOS with version (2.0) of lates without problem through the CD drive, but still no detection of HARD drive.

  The drive partitioned and formatted NTFS without problem by using another computer and USB SATA adapter using the command line method. Just for additional verification, I went on the new HARD drive to an extra 2.5 "SATA HDD used for backups, but that the HARD drive has also not been detected.

  It is not a "compatibility" option in CMOS to select SATA or Auto, etc..
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  The SATA connectors on the HARD drive and laptop computer are in perfect condition.
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  In any case, I just can't come up with any more ideas to try.
  Any suggestions would be really appreciated!

  Best,
  Glenn

  Hello

  The BIOS should recognize the HARD disk even if the SATA mode would be compatible or AHCI. This should not affect the recognition of the HARD drive.

  You said that you have tested the condition of the HARD drive and it's ok, so I guess that it s no disc HARD question.
  Hmm, you could try to format the HARD drive once more and then connect the portable computer HARD drive.

  Another idea: Remove/Disconnect the CD/DVD drive and then connect the HARD drive to the SATA connector.
  If it does not, then I recommend to test another HARD drive, otherwise if the new HARD drive would not work, then a SATA controller may be defective.

• USB flash drive not recognized and install

  USB port works fine in my computer, I have Windows vista basic with acer laptop
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  Windows Vista Compatibility Center

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• Why is my 64 GB USB Flash Drive "not a backup location valid?

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  CNET has a lot of reviews of backup program to

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  Thanks for posting in the Microsoft Community Forum. Rest assured that we would do our best to help you.

  Answer the following questions which would help us understand the issue:

  1. how exactly you connect the device to the computer?

  2 have you tried to connect the camera to a different USB port?

  3. have you tried to connect the camera on another computer?

  4. What list appears when you connect the device to the computer?

  5. What is the complete model number of the device you're using?

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  Follow the steps from the following link and check if the camera is detected.

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