Re: New Hardware Problem

[Curt]

Have you tried shutting your pc down, rebooting with the devices connected?
I've had success using this method with problem usb device installations.

Good luck,
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Curt.
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"Danny Cassidy" > wrote in message
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> I am currently unable to install new hardware on my
> system.The USB ports work perfectly for disconnecting and
> reconnecting existing hardware such as scanner,digital
> camera etc. However I have recently purchased a new
> digital camera as well as a new USB Flash Drive. However
> on connecting into my USB posts, windows recognises the
> new hardware and the standard message "Please wait while
> windows updates the hardware information database" appears.
>
> However nothing happens even leaving for hours. On
> pressing CTRL-ALT-Del keys you get the message "updating
> hardware information database (not responding). This
> happens every time only on new hardware.
>
> Any Help?