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help - computer cant read usb device

  • 02-11-2010 5:45pm
    #1
    snowey07
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 373 ✭✭


    any help appreciated for the following problem:

    A while back my laptop stopped being able to read a particular usb stick. When plugged in , the drive shows up but when you click on it , it says
    "please insert a disk ito drive E"

    now it is also happening with my usb card reader.

    Any ideas -I have tried other usb ports as well as other computers. I have also tried to change the file from E to whatever but it doesnt "see" the drive to change it. I also cant format it .

    The laptop is 3 1/2 years old and hard drive memory is REALLY low , would that make a difference ? I was planning on getting a new laptop but was trying to wait till xmas

    Im terrified now to plug in the external hard drives in case they cant be read and I lose everything :eek:


Comments

  • #2
    stuff.hunter
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 915 ✭✭✭stuff.hunter


    try to uninstall usb ports in device manager ..and let Windows to install them again


  • #3
    snowey07
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 373 ✭✭snowey07


    thanks , will try that


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