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    Dell Inspiron 1420, Windows XP Question

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by thepsychologist, Oct 16, 2009.

  1. thepsychologist

    thepsychologist Newbie

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    Hi, Recently I installed Windows XP in my dell 1420, now i have problems with the USB ports because not recognize my jump drive, etc. When I check in device manager, in all the USB Root HUb, appears this Symbol !!!! y yellow. and say that windows can not load the device drivers for this software. What can i do!
     
    thepsychologist, Oct 16, 2009
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  2. millermagic

    millermagic Rockin the pinktop

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    Did hte laptop originally come with Vista or XP?

    It's possible that the chipset drivers may not be installed properly. Windows XP usually always picks up USB storage devices with no problems.
     
    millermagic, Oct 16, 2009
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  3. Commander Wolf

    Commander Wolf can i haz broadwell?

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    I've got a family member running XP on a 1420 without any problems. Use the XP drivers for the Vostro 1400 and it should be smooth sailing.
     
    Commander Wolf, Oct 17, 2009
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