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[andrewmac28]

i have several usb devices that i use. and every time i plug them in, my computer reinstalls the software. how do i stop this? the drivers are installed, i use this equipment all the time, i just have to wait for the reinstall.

 

[Corazon]

What are the USB devices, and do you always plug each one into the same port?

 

[andrewmac28]

this is my situation, rays of sunshine...champagne from heaven?

i have a gps watch with a cradle, a smart card, and external drive. i use an hp mini. i plug into the sam port every time. i have tried plugging into others, (i have three) same result. my computer automatically detects & installs. when i plug them in...(makes the sound and eveything)..sometimes i can use them during the istallation process, other times i have to wait; it's a crap shoot. I'm thinking(and looking for) manually disabling detection, or adding drivers to a list, but i cant find it. i have win7 starter, may need an up grade ( you can't even change the wallpaper in 7 starter, really!, limited functions)..thank you bill gates..

 

[Corazon]

I have no explanation then...unless this is indeed a limitation of Starter

 

[seavixen32]

I think you should seriously consider upgrading to Windows 7 Home Premium.

You can use Windows Anytime Upgrade to do it, which means you get a new product key e-mailed to you once your payment has been accepted.

Microsoft Store Online - Windows Anytime Upgrade: Windows 7 Starter to Home Premium - Buy and download from Microsoft Store

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/95744-windows-anytime-upgrade-how.html

 

[kegobeer]

Do you have any other issues/problems/weird behavior with Windows?

 

[andrewmac28]

no i dont have any other issues. this is just annoying. i know its not right (using hp mini win7/ie9) because i use to same equpment on my desktop and it doesn't happen..

 

[kegobeer]

Is this a standard Windows 7 Starter install, or is it a modified version, like the kind you can make with 7Lite? If it's a standard install, did you install Windows or did the computer come pre-installed with it? Has this always been a problem or did it recently start?

 

[andrewmac28]

7 starter comes pre installed on hp mini-s. it has always been a problem. started is a chopped verion.

 

[kegobeer]

Have you contacted HP about the issue?

 

[andrewmac28]

its funny you say that, i was wondering if it could be the hp. ive been fumbling around microsoft with no help. side note: i have not had any problems with my netbook. alot of people don't like the features etc., its portable, wireless, and pretty much does everything my desktop does except on a smaller scale, its just this quirk. ill try and contact hp.

 

[kegobeer]

HP is the OEM, so they are the ones that support any Windows 7 problems. It's definitely an odd problem - I've never had that happen unless I plugged the USB device into a different port. I hope HP can help you.

 

[andrewmac28]

Hp had the solution. dwnld/install chipset/bios. she, the tech, nailed it first time. ive tried all my devices. they all work. plug/unplug/plug etc. life is sweeter. solution.... ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp52501-53000/sp52721.exe copy/pste/save/run anyway i hope this may help others.

 

[Corazon]

Thanks for sharing andrewmac28, glad you got it solved. I must admit I wouldn't have thought of the lack of chipset drivers causing an issue like this.