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USB Devices not seen in Windows 7
I just installed Windows 7 in a new system for my mother. In the past she was using Windows XP. We used to backup her photos by inserting a USB external HDD to the computer and copying files to it. Now with Windows 7 I am having trouble doing this.
I plugged the same 3.5in USB external HDD into a USB port of her Windows 7 system. Immediately a bubble popup was seen that said drivers were being installed for the new device. Eventually a message also stated that the drivers were installed and device was working properly. BUT.......
But, there was no drive listing for the device in Windows Explorer. I could not access the drive.
The drive is powered by the USB, and it was spinning, with a red LED lit on the device to indicate power.
I had a similar issue with the HP Printer PSC 1200. It installed drivers automatically and said the device was working properly. BUT...
But, the device was not in the list of printers when I attempted to print.
Another USB Device, a Logitech QuickCam works OK though.
Device manager shows no errors for the USBs and I have used the FS USB for flash drives with no problem.
looking for insight!
Thanks