XP says USB drive can run faster, how?

paulspencer · 10-06-2006, 09:02 AM

When I use my plug in USB flash storage drive, XP says it can run faster, that it is a HI-SPEED USB device, but it is plugged into a non HI-SPEED port. It says:

You must add a HI-SPEED USB host controller to this computer to obtain maximum performance.

Does this mean I need new hardware?

Or is it merely a matter of getting an updated driver? If so, where?

Thanks for your help guys.

**The_Other_One** · 10-06-2006, 09:14 AM

Well, we need to know some specs before we can give you much of an answer, but usally it does mean you need new hardware. Windows XP normally comes with all the correct drivers and what not to get USB2.0 speeds.

**Archangel** · 10-06-2006, 11:13 AM

you are using USB1.1 ports, but the device supports USB2.0 (wich is a lot faster

)
I wouldnt worry about it, the only thing you could do to speed it up is by adding a USB2.0 PCI card in your system. but if you only use USB for storage occasionally,.. i wouldnt bother about it

paulspencer · 10-13-2006, 07:24 AM

Ok, thanks, I won't worry about it then. I just thought it might be worth updating the driver if I could get better speed, but apparently not.

For some reason, instant email notification of replies never works for me on this forum. I have enabled that option, and this thread appears in my subscribed thread list, yet I don't receive the emails! Suggestions anyone?

**The_Other_One** · 10-13-2006, 08:47 AM

Most spam blockers thing emails from Forums are spam. It's pretty common. I'd first make sure your filters allow emails from here.

10-06-2006, 09:02 AM	#1 (permalink)
paulspencer Bronze Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 32	XP says USB drive can run faster, how? When I use my plug in USB flash storage drive, XP says it can run faster, that it is a HI-SPEED USB device, but it is plugged into a non HI-SPEED port. It says: You must add a HI-SPEED USB host controller to this computer to obtain maximum performance. Does this mean I need new hardware? Or is it merely a matter of getting an updated driver? If so, where? Thanks for your help guys.

10-06-2006, 09:14 AM	#2 (permalink)
The_Other_One Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Lexington, NC Age: 23 Posts: 12,368	Well, we need to know some specs before we can give you much of an answer, but usally it does mean you need new hardware. Windows XP normally comes with all the correct drivers and what not to get USB2.0 speeds. __________________ Desktop * Athlon X2 4200 \| 2G RAM \| 160G HD \| 7600GT Laptop1 * C2D T5550 \| 3G RAM \| 120G HD \| Intel x3100 Laptop2 * C2D T5250 \| 2G RAM \| 160G HD \| Intel x3100

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Archangel Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Netherlands Age: 21 Posts: 8,068	you are using USB1.1 ports, but the device supports USB2.0 (wich is a lot faster ) I wouldnt worry about it, the only thing you could do to speed it up is by adding a USB2.0 PCI card in your system. but if you only use USB for storage occasionally,.. i wouldnt bother about it __________________ Newton is dead, Einstein is dead, I don't feel very well either Xfire - Mirrari Intel Q6600 ( @3.6GHz) Asus Triton 79 Amazing 549/3200 4x 1Gb Corsair XMS2 DDR800 Asus Maximus Formula Asus & Sapphire HD3870 512Mb ( 850/1180 ) Corsair HX620W PSU

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10-13-2006, 07:24 AM	#4 (permalink)
paulspencer Bronze Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 32	Ok, thanks, I won't worry about it then. I just thought it might be worth updating the driver if I could get better speed, but apparently not. For some reason, instant email notification of replies never works for me on this forum. I have enabled that option, and this thread appears in my subscribed thread list, yet I don't receive the emails! Suggestions anyone?

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