Unknown Device

[pooksahib]

Hi all. Since installing Windows7 64bit, I have an 'unknown device' (see pic). I've not installed any new hardware except 4GB RAM but that's been recognised by Windows already. Any way I can find out about this device so's to get rid of the warning triangle?

Many thanks.

 

[zigzag3143]

USB driver

Maybe win 7 doesnt have a driver for whatever that is. You could try unplugging usb devices (safely) and checking to see if that usb port is referenced to a specific piece of hardware. I had an external usb HD that was no problem in vista but there wasnt a driver for it in win 7 beta. After driver install no problem. Just guessing though

Good Luck
Ken

 

[pooksahib]

Thanks for that. However, my PC is very basic - no USB devices bar modem and that works fine...

 

[Crunchy Doodle]

By going to the Details tab and using the drop-down list, you will get the ID codes of the offending device. You may get lucky with a Google or Bing search of those codes to someone else who figured it out.

Bye.

 

[Orbital Shark]

You could try uninstalling the device in device manager then Windows will attempt to connect to Windows Update to find drivers. Since it acts as a newly installed device Windows will do a more thorough search for drivers.

Hope this helps




Jeff

 

[myzr7]

may be just dust or dirt in your port, try a can of compressed air and clean out ports and then reboot, good luck to you

 

[pooksahib]

I really am grateful to you all for the suggestions. But guess what? It's gone. I've just been using a memory stick with my bank passwords etc on it so maybe that had something to do with 'clearing' the system. Anyways, thanks again. Darn good forum this...

 

[Orbital Shark]

Glad it's sorted mate

What is the exact device? Some other people may benefit from information in this thread if they have the same hardware.

 

[pooksahib]

Ah, that's the point - there was no device. The yellow warning triangle just appeared out of nowhere, either when I switched to x64 or soon thereafter. Musta been a blip of some kind.

 

[Orbital Shark]

Ah, my bad

I thought you had a memory stick in

I've just been using a memory stick....

Still, glad it's gone away.




Jeff

 

[pooksahib]

No, no, you're right... What I was trying to say was that there'd never been any new devices attached. I've got a stick that I plug in and out on a regular basis so maybe that 'cleared' something.

"My bad"?? I've only ever heard that said in 'Scrubs'. Is it in regular use in Milton Keynes?

 

[Generator]

Not just Milton Keynes, we say it here in Lancashire too...

Scrubs might be to blame for us though, I love the show and so do most of my mates.

 

[pooksahib]

Aye, me two. I'd love to be able to rant a la Perry Cox. And the babes in that show are gorgeous. Just a pity that Jordan went and ruined herself with botox...

 

[Generator]

Dr. Cox makes me laugh out loud, esp. when him and the missus are arguing.

 

[Beelzebub]

Hi Guys

Have read through this post, I have similar problem though I'm more confused now.
I have 3 External HD and one Semi-External (backup unit HP). None of them works through USB ports (none of my 8 ports).
Not even the four Mem sticks I have tried works.

W7 says unknown devices.
1. I have tried all ports.
2. I have tried on Vista and XP on other machines (no problems).
3. I have had these units working on this hardware before (in vista).
4. I have the latest of everything as it seems.. (i think).
5. I have reinstalled with them plugged in and not like 4 times..
6. I have tried several updates and even tried with old USB drivers..
7. I found a writing on a 4 step check and did that to (power management, uninstall, checking power etc.. )
8. tried different cables
9. ...


What the H...

My keyboard works (W-less).. My Camera works.. ? on all ports..

Any one have similar problems ?
This is driving me crazy ..

Best Regards
Harry