card reader and usb not working after reinstall of xp

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deb - 31 Mar 2008 15:18 GMT

I recently had to reinstall windows after having problems with my pc. Now my
card reader and usb ports do not work. In my disc drives they used to show:
d: e: f: now only d: shows, and if i plug my camera in via usb cable it is
not detected at all or if i put camera memory card in again this is not
detected at all. Would be grateful for any advice.

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Leonard Grey - 31 Mar 2008 15:31 GMT

Windows XP dynamically assigns the next available drive letter to
removable devices. The drive letter assignment is abandoned once you
remove the device. It's not possible to 'reserve' a drive letter for
your device. There are some workarounds, however, if you're technically
inclined.

"The Care and Feeding of USB Storage Devices in CP"
http://aumha.net/viewtopic.php?t=28888&start=0&postdays=0&postorder=asc&highlight=

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> I recently had to reinstall windows after having problems with my pc. Now my
> card reader and usb ports do not work. In my disc drives they used to show:
> d: e: f: now only d: shows, and if i plug my camera in via usb cable it is
> not detected at all or if i put camera memory card in again this is not
> detected at all. Would be grateful for any advice.

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smlunatick - 31 Mar 2008 15:55 GMT

Did you also install SP1 or SP2?

Did you install all the required drivers for your PC (motherboard,
sound, network etc...)

Serveral digital camera's may require a driver.

Which USB ports are you trying to use? The "front" mounted USB ports
may have been "disconnected" by accident.

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