my computer has been really weird lately whenever i plug in a removable device(i.e. my mp3 player or camera) i can't access it. it says on the taskbar i can safely remove it but other then that i can't really do anything with it. i have check bios and everything is enabled for usb and it says the device is working but i can't even get to it can anyone think of a solution?

After you plug it in, go to 'My Computer', it should appear somewhere in that folder.

How many usb ports are you currently using?

 

Also are you using any usb "splitters" or hubs (ones with no external power supply)?

 

 

 

Sometimes if you use a lots/all of usb ports some will stop functioning as they run out of power. Using hubs which dont have there own power supply does the same, but more so.

 

 

 

I would also try pressing F5 or "Refresh" on the my computer window.

After you plug it in, go to 'My Computer', it should appear somewhere in that folder.

its not there thats the problem its odd though my usb mouse works fine :? i'm thinking i will just reformat

i'm thinking i will just reformat

 

 

 

Can I strongly advise against that? :P

 

 

 

Try this:

 

 

 

Open your My Computer window, unplug your mouse (temporarily,) and plug your device into that same port. What are the results?

 

 

 

Also, I know it's silly, but if your device has any "on" buttons ;-) make sure you turn them on. I've seen the best of computer whizzes stuck for hours because they forgot to turn the stupid thing on.

tried putting it in the mouses slot and it didn't work hmm i think my computer just has problems with removable drives maybe a driver is messed up but i will reformat anyway because my computer is in need of one anyway

tried putting it in the mouses slot and it didn't work hmm i think my computer just has problems with removable drives maybe a driver is messed up but i will reformat anyway because my computer is in need of one anyway

 

 

 

Is it just your MP3 player / camera? Perhaps you need the software installed again for those devices?

 

 

 

I really would strongly advise against reformatting, considering most likely it won't do anything to help this problem.

 

 

 

I know you said your usb mouse works so I don't think its the USB slots in general. Anything else USB that works?

I really would strongly advise against reformatting, considering most likely it won't do anything to help this problem.

 

 

 

I would like to reiterate this point: if you don't already have the software you need to run the device, an fresh OS install won't do much for you ;-)

nah its every removable disk i try pretty much. but the ones that do require software work. ones that don't like my mp3 and camera dont

I assume they've worked before?

 

 

 

Any kind of changes at all you've done before you noticed them not working. Perhaps they do require software or drivers.

i reformatted and it works now so i dunno what the problem was :?

Some MP3 devices needhigh-speed usb, not the norman usb for p2's and p3's