supahfly

Originally posted by vitalviking: "I have just experienced the same problem with my printers working on USB ports but not my USB memory stick or card reader and I got exactly the same error message as yourself. I phoned my computer manufacturer's helpdesk and they told me I would have to re-format my hard disk and re-install Windows XP which I did only to find that the problem still existed. Someone on one of the newsgroups to which I am subscribed suggested not only closing down my computer but also switching it off at the mains socket. Seemingly this allows any residual current on the motherboard or any stray capacitance to discharge. Believe it or not it worked! I now have all my USB ports and devices working as I want them. Hope it works for you - it must be worth a try :-) -- Vital Viking" Oddly enough it worked for me. I still have to say WTF to whats going on. My problem was my USB d-link airplus G not being recognized and windows telling me it malfunctioned (Wtf) it seems that all of a sudden USB 2.0 is not supported by the computer. I also tried a USB 2.0 hub and it still said "not recognized - malfunction ". SOLUTION RECAP This worked for me! thanks for posting the information! As for anyone else who has a similar problem you should try shutting down the computer and literally disconnecting the powercord from the powersupply then reconnect after a few seconds and start up the computer again! - IT WORKS!. Miraculously it worked for me!'' I tried this and it didnt work ,should i tried to un-install all the USB drivers first, then re-install and let it stand for 30 mins? hope someone replies as this forum is old. thanks heaps! supahfly