arizark Posted June 4, 2007 Share Posted June 4, 2007 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon_7 Posted June 4, 2007 Share Posted June 4, 2007 After you plug it in, go to 'My Computer', it should appear somewhere in that folder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeDaStudd Posted June 4, 2007 Share Posted June 4, 2007 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. [hide=Drops]Dragon Axe x11Berserker Ring x9Warrior Ring x8SeercullDragon MedDragon Boots x4 - all less then 30 kcGodsword Shard (bandos)Granite Maul x 3Solo only - doesn't include barrows[/hide][hide=Stats][/hide] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arizark Posted June 4, 2007 Author Share Posted June 4, 2007 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mastermule52 Posted June 4, 2007 Share Posted June 4, 2007 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. The refuge that you built to flee that places that you've come to fear the most ... is the place that you have come to fear the most.Operator - http://www.heartunit.orgCouncil - http://z8.invisionfree.com/skillazModerator - http://forum.meebo.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arizark Posted June 4, 2007 Author Share Posted June 4, 2007 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nadril Posted June 4, 2007 Share Posted June 4, 2007 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mastermule52 Posted June 4, 2007 Share Posted June 4, 2007 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 ;-) The refuge that you built to flee that places that you've come to fear the most ... is the place that you have come to fear the most.Operator - http://www.heartunit.orgCouncil - http://z8.invisionfree.com/skillazModerator - http://forum.meebo.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arizark Posted June 4, 2007 Author Share Posted June 4, 2007 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nadril Posted June 5, 2007 Share Posted June 5, 2007 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arizark Posted June 6, 2007 Author Share Posted June 6, 2007 i reformatted and it works now so i dunno what the problem was :? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vtm Posted June 6, 2007 Share Posted June 6, 2007 Some MP3 devices needhigh-speed usb, not the norman usb for p2's and p3's My BlogBring back jagex's "castle gamesdomain" thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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