USB mass storage driver?

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Ok, so I went out and got an iPod nano. I had it for about 5 months, and now
all of a sudden it just doesn't connect to my computer anymore. The computer
does not recognize the device, thus making it impossible to put new songs
onto my iPod. I go onto google, and look up some iPod forums ( and try apples
site, but they were basically useless ) and from what i understand, i am
missing my USB mass storage driver ( the drive used for iPods, is what i'm
guessing). I have no idea where to find this or how to find it. I tried
google, but who knows what is safe anymore on free downloads. Is there any
downloads on the microsoft site for this driver, or am I going to have to
wait like a month till my moms friend can fix the computer?


P.S - here are my comps specs incase you need the info

Processor: 2.53 GHz Intel Pentium 4
Number of Processors: 1
RAM: 512 MB
RAM Type: SDRAM
Hard Drive: 120 GB
CD-RW: 40x (read), 10x (write), 40x (rewrite)
DVD-ROM: 16x
Operating System: Windows XP Home Edition
 
I have tried re-installing and stuff for itunes. and i have also tried my
ipod on another comp..and my bro's ipod ( he only had it for 1month, and it
enever leaves his room so it's like brand new ) doesn't work either
 
AngelicKnights said:
Ok, so I went out and got an iPod nano. I had it for about 5 months, and
now
all of a sudden it just doesn't connect to my computer anymore. The
computer
does not recognize the device, thus making it impossible to put new songs
onto my iPod. I go onto google, and look up some iPod forums ( and try
apples
site, but they were basically useless ) and from what i understand, i am
missing my USB mass storage driver ( the drive used for iPods, is what i'm
guessing). I have no idea where to find this or how to find it. I tried
google, but who knows what is safe anymore on free downloads. Is there any
downloads on the microsoft site for this driver, or am I going to have to
wait like a month till my moms friend can fix the computer?


P.S - here are my comps specs incase you need the info

Processor: 2.53 GHz Intel Pentium 4
Number of Processors: 1
RAM: 512 MB
RAM Type: SDRAM
Hard Drive: 120 GB
CD-RW: 40x (read), 10x (write), 40x (rewrite)
DVD-ROM: 16x
Operating System: Windows XP Home Edition
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Maybe try a different USB port if you haven't yet. I had trouble with mine
if I plugged into the port on the front of my computer. If I plugged into
one on the back of the computer it worked fine.
 
Believe it or not, some small USB mass storage devices can only
communicate over a short USB cable. Regardless of the USB standards, I
have confirmed this several times with external drives from WD and
others.

The cable that comes with the USB drive is generally about a foot. I
have had numerous users that hate the short cable and use a longe cable
instead. Then they call me and complain that the USB drive has a power
light and is detected as a Mass Storage Device, but the drivers will not
install. I replace the long cable with the original short cable, and
tell them they owe me lunch. Worth a try, sometimes they actually do buy
me lunch.
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Doesn't seem to be my problem. Drivers are installed, device said to
be working properly, uninstalling and then running "new hardware"
reinstalls apparently satisfactorily. I'm just about to remove 500
gig HDD and replace it with an 80 to ensure enclosure is working.
 
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