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HELP USB not recognized

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#1
HELP USB not recognized
Whenever I try to plug in my USB the error "USB not recognized" pops up down the bottom left. I'm desperate. D: Help me LG?

It's a 2Gb "Kuma" usb. Some cheap shitty brand.

Edit: I've tried it on multiple computers and it won't work. I have access to Vista and XP at the moment. I'm currently on the Vista. Also I need the files on it. So I can't format it or anything.
#2
maybe its corrupted..have you try it in another pc??
#3
...are your drivers up-to-date?
#4
Ditto, check your drivers. Did the usb thingy come with something to install? It may need propper drivers not on your computer already.

And ditto also, if you just remove the usb without clicking the safely remove usb device down in the toolbar it may be corrupt
#5
Minora wrote:
Ditto, check your drivers. Did the usb thingy come with something to install? It may need propper drivers not on your computer already.


If not, check on their website.
#6
1-Turn off the PC with the card in the slot (don't just restart, SHUT IT DOWN).
2-Unplug the power cord
3-Hold the START button for 5 - 6 seconds and release
4-Reinsert the power cord and restart the PC with the card in the slot.
All reader slots reinstalled and all was well - for me. Be sure to let us know if this works for you. I found this solution burried in a HP website.
#7
Torian wrote:
1-Turn off the PC with the card in the slot (don't just restart, SHUT IT DOWN).
2-Unplug the power cord
3-Hold the START button for 5 - 6 seconds and release
4-Reinsert the power cord and restart the PC with the card in the slot.
All reader slots reinstalled and all was well - for me. Be sure to let us know if this works for you. I found this solution burried in a HP website.


I think he's talking about USB drives, not cards.
#8
frozenshizzle wrote:
maybe its corrupted..have you try it in another pc??

Yeah it only worked the first few times now it won't work on any commputer.

Rundeer wrote:
...are your drivers up-to-date?

I can't find the specific driver for the USB. But all my laptop's drivers are up to date.

Minora wrote:
Ditto, check your drivers. Did the usb thingy come with something to install? It may need propper drivers not on your computer already.

And ditto also, if you just remove the usb without clicking the safely remove usb device down in the toolbar it may be corrupt

I didn't come with anything, and I always remove it correctly. :)

Torian wrote:
1-Turn off the PC with the card in the slot (don't just restart, SHUT IT DOWN).
2-Unplug the power cord
3-Hold the START button for 5 - 6 seconds and release
4-Reinsert the power cord and restart the PC with the card in the slot.
All reader slots reinstalled and all was well - for me. Be sure to let us know if this works for you. I found this solution burried in a HP website.

Attempting this now. Fingers crossed. :)

Edit: It's a flash key or whatever you call them, but I assume your method is still relevant.
#9
Ah, tired damn eyes, was it any effective? If not I'll go googlan.
#10
This should probably be in the junkyard.

Right click on my computer and choose "manage"
And then go to "Disk management"
And select your flash drive (should be around 2048Mb)
right click and choose "format" This will erase the files on the flash drive
Then format it for "Fat32"
#11
Torian wrote:
Ah, tired damn eyes, was it any effective? If not I'll go googlan.

Nah didn't work. D: Cheers.
Thomas wrote:
This should probably be in the junkyard.

Right click on my computer and choose "manage"
And then go to "Disk management"
And select your flash drive (should be around 2048Mb)
right click and choose "format" This will erase your files
Then format it for "Fat32"

Why? This is a discussion. General discussion.
Plus I need the files.
#12
Thomas wrote:
This should probably be in the junkyard.

Right click on my computer and choose "manage"
And then go to "Disk management"
And select your flash drive (should be around 2048Mb)
right click and choose "format" This will erase your files
Then format it for "Fat32"


Why would you delete everything on your PC just for a flash-drive. That is not the only option.

Can you tell me you type of computer?
#13
iWarez wrote:
Why would you delete everything on your PC just for a flash-drive. That is not the only option.

Can you tell me you type of computer?


It only erases the files on the flash drive. The drive has become corrupt by him just unplugging the flash drive without ejecting it first. So he has to re-format the flash drive.
#14
Thomas wrote:
It only erases the files on the flash drive. The drive has become corrupt by him just unplugging the flash drive without ejecting it first. So he has to re-format the flash drive.

Er not it hasn't. Like I said I always ejected it correctly...
#15
My ipod charger used to do that to me all the time. i had to finally just go out and buy a new one
#16
Sorry if someone said this but either try it on another PC, or go to My computer and look for the USB file
#17
Still not working.
#18
Well, Its either your drivers are not up to date or their is just something wrong with you USB.