USB mass storage driver?

"AngelicKnights" <AngelicKnights.DeleteThis@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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> Ok, so I went out and got an iPod nano. I had it for about 5 months, and
> now
> all of a sudden it just doesn't connect to my computer anymore. The
> computer
> does not recognize the device, thus making it impossible to put new songs
> onto my iPod. I go onto google, and look up some iPod forums ( and try
> apples
> site, but they were basically useless ) and from what i understand, i am
> missing my USB mass storage driver ( the drive used for iPods, is what i'm
> guessing). I have no idea where to find this or how to find it. I tried
> google, but who knows what is safe anymore on free downloads. Is there any
> downloads on the microsoft site for this driver, or am I going to have to
> wait like a month till my moms friend can fix the computer?
>
>
> P.S - here are my comps specs incase you need the info
>
> Processor: 2.53 GHz Intel Pentium 4
> Number of Processors: 1
> RAM: 512 MB
> RAM Type: SDRAM
> Hard Drive: 120 GB
> CD-RW: 40x (read), 10x (write), 40x (rewrite)
> DVD-ROM: 16x
> Operating System: Windows XP Home Edition

Maybe try a different USB port if you haven't yet. I had trouble with mine
if I plugged into the port on the front of my computer. If I plugged into
one on the back of the computer it worked fine.

Hello,

To rule out that your iPod may not be the problem, try connecting to another
computer and see if it works.

Install the driver (iTunes) for your ipod from here. If you already have it,
try uninstalling and reinstalling it back.
http://www.apple.com/ipod/download/

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"AngelicKnights" <AngelicKnights RemoveThis @discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:63E114C3-43F7-4F9B-89D1-C0AAC4672348@microsoft.com...
> Ok, so I went out and got an iPod nano. I had it for about 5 months, and
> now
> all of a sudden it just doesn't connect to my computer anymore. The
> computer
> does not recognize the device, thus making it impossible to put new songs
> onto my iPod. I go onto google, and look up some iPod forums ( and try
> apples
> site, but they were basically useless ) and from what i understand, i am
> missing my USB mass storage driver ( the drive used for iPods, is what i'm
> guessing). I have no idea where to find this or how to find it. I tried
> google, but who knows what is safe anymore on free downloads. Is there any
> downloads on the microsoft site for this driver, or am I going to have to
> wait like a month till my moms friend can fix the computer?
>
>
> P.S - here are my comps specs incase you need the info
>
> Processor: 2.53 GHz Intel Pentium 4
> Number of Processors: 1
> RAM: 512 MB
> RAM Type: SDRAM
> Hard Drive: 120 GB
> CD-RW: 40x (read), 10x (write), 40x (rewrite)
> DVD-ROM: 16x
> Operating System: Windows XP Home Edition

Hello,

So when you try your ipod in another computer, it works?

If not, the ipod is faulty,

Otherwise, sorry, I am out of ideas.

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"AngelicKnights" <AngelicKnights DeleteThis @discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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>
> I have tried re-installing and stuff for itunes. and i have also tried my
> ipod on another comp..and my bro's ipod ( he only had it for 1month, and
> it
> enever leaves his room so it's like brand new ) doesn't work either

Problem:
Windows XP does not recognize USB Mass Storage Devices
Device is detected and listed with an exclaimation mark in Device
Manager

Solution:
After spending hours on internet and reading through numerous posts, I
found following solutions which will definately work:

1. Delete following file: windows\inf\infcache.1

2. Go to windows\inf folder and see if you have read/write permissions
for following files:
usbstor.inf
usbstor.pnf
If not, open security settings for above files and add your username
for read/write access.

3. Open registry editor and:
Delete following keys:
HKLM\System\CurrentControlSet\Enum\USB\ <read all keys and delete all
those saying USB Mass Storage Driver>

Add following key:
HKLM\Local_Machine\CurrentControlSet\Services\Usb
Add a new DWoRD Value and name it "DisableSelectiveSuspend". Give it
value 1

4. Make sure you have USBSTOR.SYS file in your windows\system32\drivers
folder (It wasn't there in my case). Just Google using Usbstor.sys and
you will find the file to download. Save it at above location.

After doing above steps, restart your PC. Now Windows should recognize
your mass storage and should do an autoplay.

5. Some posts also mention that turning off the system and pulling out
mains power supply and batteries for 30 mins is also helpful to resolve
above problem.

In case you face any problem in completing above steps (need detailed
info) simply drop a mail at prashantisonline.TakeThisOut@yahoo.com. I will be glad
to assist as I can feel the pain of this wierd problem.


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