How do I get my computer to recognize my USB ports? It will for my camera but not my MP3 player!?

I did use the installation CD, it still won't work...how do I troubleshoot my USB drive?

Answers:
Do you know what & qhere is device manager? Go to & check. You will have to reinstall USB driver which comes with mother board as CD.
You can goto > Desktop > right click on MY COMPUTER > PROPERTIES > HARDWARE > DEVICE MANAGER >
there it probably shows the USB thats not installed properly, you can install it again ( right click + properties and reinstall driver)

Restart computer after you install the software, and dont insert MP3 before you install the software...
If the USB port recognizes one device, but not another, the problem isn't the USB port.

Go online to the manufacturer of the MP3 and see if there is an updated driver and read the FAQs to see if there are reports of similar problems.
Did a CD come with your MP3 player? If not, you might need a driver. A driver helps windows recognize a device. What operating system (version of Windows) are you running? Some only recognize XP. Make sure your MP3 player is compatable with your computer. I don't think its your USB ports, I think its the MP3 player.
First of all, what drive is in question. Some computers (OS-es) do not support some kind of USB drives and doesn't accept just any USB drivers. If we are talking about WINXP try installing Service Pack 2. It has all you need for USB support
this happens if you have some dust in the usb port. i try another port or keep plugging in and pulling out till it reconizes the psp or camera.

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