When connecting my ipod shuffle via usb a little bubble appears saying Usb Device Not Recognized please help i need to sync songs i am running vista. Please help. Its not the wire because i tried another one and the same thing happens also i have updated itunes,reseted the ipod and reinstalled itunes. Please help !!
Usb Device Not Recognized
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gamblingman
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It sounds more like an OS problem to me, especially after searching the problem. Seems that a lot of people have this issue, usually due to driver problems or other software.
Which iPod are you using?
Vista has always been pretty temperamental towards ext devices, so you may want to expect problems like this in the future.
When you plug the device in do you get a message asking about drivers? Have you installed any new programs recently? Did your iPod work before they were installed?
How many USB devices are you using? You may be using too many for the iPod to work properly. If you use a lot of the USB's on your laptop, unplug a few devices and then retry your iPod. Does it work now?
Have you tried any other devices in the USB slot? If other devices dont work may be a hardware issue with the socket. (eg: broken, loose wiring, dirty, etc...).
Also, are you having any other problems with your computer? Have you ever dropped it or has it ever been banged around? Also consider who you got the computer from, do you think they were careful with it?
When was the last time you restarted your laptop? That can help in certain cases.
It sounds more like an OS problem to me, especially after searching the problem. Seems that a lot of people have this issue, usually due to driver problems or other software.
Which iPod are you using?
Vista has always been pretty temperamental towards ext devices, so you may want to expect problems like this in the future.
When you plug the device in do you get a message asking about drivers? Have you installed any new programs recently? Did your iPod work before they were installed?
How many USB devices are you using? You may be using too many for the iPod to work properly. If you use a lot of the USB's on your laptop, unplug a few devices and then retry your iPod. Does it work now?
Have you tried any other devices in the USB slot? If other devices dont work may be a hardware issue with the socket. (eg: broken, loose wiring, dirty, etc...).
Also, are you having any other problems with your computer? Have you ever dropped it or has it ever been banged around? Also consider who you got the computer from, do you think they were careful with it?
When was the last time you restarted your laptop? That can help in certain cases.
Ipod Shuffle
When plugged in no questions are asked about drivers. Drivers are automatically installed as unknown device no new programs either
All usb devices work apart from this one and another ipod usb.
Have tried many different usb slots to no avail also only have the ipod plugged in no other usb devices
No problems with my laptop all is running nice and smoothly have tried restarting the laptop as well still doesn't help.
VT
When plugged in no questions are asked about drivers. Drivers are automatically installed as unknown device no new programs either
All usb devices work apart from this one and another ipod usb.
Have tried many different usb slots to no avail also only have the ipod plugged in no other usb devices
No problems with my laptop all is running nice and smoothly have tried restarting the laptop as well still doesn't help.
VT
gamblingman
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have youtried
Have you tried hooking up a different iPod to your computer to see which is really having the problem?
Have you tried hooking up a different iPod to your computer to see which is really having the problem?
gamblingman
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A question first.
Are you using a genuine copy of Vista?
If you are using a pirated copy of windows, that can definitely be a problem. The resolution in this case would be to buy a genuine copy of windows: Xp, Vista or 7 and install it. Then re-try your iPod.
To verify if you have a genuine copy of Vista:
"To check the Vista activation status is easy. Users can simply right click on “Computer” on “Start Menu”, and then click on “Properties” on the right click context menu. On “View basic information about your computer” page, scroll down to bottom, and Windows activation status is listed under “Windows activation” status."
If your copy is genuine and activated, it will look something like this:
(Quote and pic from: http://www.mydigitallife.info/2008/03/02/how-to-check-and-verify-vista-activation-status/)
But if your copy of windows is genuine then it may be Apple software thats making this problem. For a solution to your iPod/Apple device go here for the Apple troubleshooting page. This site goes much more in depth that I can go. Especially since it entails a lot of steps that would take me a long time to go through here.
http://www.apple.com/support/ipod/five_rs/
Let us know if this site is helpful. Or if you dont feel like messing with all this, put the computer in the shop and let them do it. I know I wouldn't have time to mess with all of it just for music. But I'm in college, and don't have much time for anything, ha ha ha!
Its your call...
A question first.
Are you using a genuine copy of Vista?
If you are using a pirated copy of windows, that can definitely be a problem. The resolution in this case would be to buy a genuine copy of windows: Xp, Vista or 7 and install it. Then re-try your iPod.
To verify if you have a genuine copy of Vista:
"To check the Vista activation status is easy. Users can simply right click on “Computer” on “Start Menu”, and then click on “Properties” on the right click context menu. On “View basic information about your computer” page, scroll down to bottom, and Windows activation status is listed under “Windows activation” status."
If your copy is genuine and activated, it will look something like this:
(Quote and pic from: http://www.mydigitallife.info/2008/03/02/how-to-check-and-verify-vista-activation-status/)
But if your copy of windows is genuine then it may be Apple software thats making this problem. For a solution to your iPod/Apple device go here for the Apple troubleshooting page. This site goes much more in depth that I can go. Especially since it entails a lot of steps that would take me a long time to go through here.
http://www.apple.com/support/ipod/five_rs/
Let us know if this site is helpful. Or if you dont feel like messing with all this, put the computer in the shop and let them do it. I know I wouldn't have time to mess with all of it just for music. But I'm in college, and don't have much time for anything, ha ha ha!
Its your call...
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