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    xps m1530 wont recognize usb slots

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by kuram, Feb 18, 2009.

  1. kuram

    kuram Notebook Consultant

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    i recently reformated my xps m1530, ive been using xp since september and i finally found all the working drivers, and now that ive reformated and installed all my drivers, my computer wont recognize any usb slots or my fingerprint reader, because apparently its not plugged in to usb either... anyhow i googled my problem and i havent been able to find any fix. anyone got any ideas?
     
    kuram, Feb 18, 2009
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  2. kuram

    kuram Notebook Consultant

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    it nobody can help?
     
    kuram, Feb 18, 2009
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    Salty85 Notebook Consultant

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    can you use a USB mouse?
     
    Salty85, Feb 18, 2009
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    i couldnt but i fixed it by crashing my pc
     
    kuram, Feb 18, 2009
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  5. azianai

    azianai Notebook Evangelist

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    Try re-installing/updating the chipset
    Also we're on XP SP2 right?
    or SP3?
     
    azianai, Feb 18, 2009
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