Found New hardware Wizard keeps popping up

Recently none of the USB devices that used to work on my computer are
recognized by Windows XP, after installing SP2. Also, drivers from new
installs are not found even though I've just installed them. Can anyone tell
me where XP stores these drivers so that I can direct the Wizard to look
there. Secondly, why would this be happening in the first place?
--
Paula

I am a very recent owner of a PC everything was O.K. when I went away fir a
few days. Since my return every time a switch on 'FOUND NEW HARDWARE WIZARD'
The hardware cannot be installed beacuse wizard cannot find the necessary
software. Can anyone advise how to remove this?

--
J Coogan


"Paula" wrote:

> Recently none of the USB devices that used to work on my computer are
> recognized by Windows XP, after installing SP2. Also, drivers from new
> installs are not found even though I've just installed them. Can anyone tell
> me where XP stores these drivers so that I can direct the Wizard to look
> there. Secondly, why would this be happening in the first place?
> --
> Paula

Me too. How come there is no help for this? I have read all over the internet
that there was a problem. There must of been an update that screwed
everything up. I bet they did this on purpose to get us to call them and pay
them that fee they charge.

"Paula" wrote:

> Recently none of the USB devices that used to work on my computer are
> recognized by Windows XP, after installing SP2. Also, drivers from new
> installs are not found even though I've just installed them. Can anyone tell
> me where XP stores these drivers so that I can direct the Wizard to look
> there. Secondly, why would this be happening in the first place?
> --
> Paula

Sorry, MS does *not* charge for calls associated with installation or
compatibility issues from *Security* updates -

From *ALL* of the Security Bulletins. EX:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/sec.../MS08-067.mspx

> Support
> • Customers in the U.S. and Canada can receive technical support from Microsoft Product Support
> Services at 1-866-PCSAFETY. There is no charge for support calls that are associated with security
> updates.
> • International customers can receive support from their local Microsoft subsidiaries. There is no
> charge for support that is associated with security updates. For more information about how to
> contact Microsoft for support issues, visit the International Support Web site.
> http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=21155


MowGreen [MVP 2003-2009]
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Pattaya wrote:

> Me too. How come there is no help for this? I have read all over the internet
> that there was a problem. There must of been an update that screwed
> everything up. I bet they did this on purpose to get us to call them and pay
> them that fee they charge.
>
> "Paula" wrote:
>
>
>>Recently none of the USB devices that used to work on my computer are
>>recognized by Windows XP, after installing SP2. Also, drivers from new
>>installs are not found even though I've just installed them. Can anyone tell
>>me where XP stores these drivers so that I can direct the Wizard to look
>>there. Secondly, why would this be happening in the first place?
>>--
>>Paula

Mine does this every time I start my PC. It doesen't tell me what hardware.
What did you do?

"Paula" wrote:

> Recently none of the USB devices that used to work on my computer are
> recognized by Windows XP, after installing SP2. Also, drivers from new
> installs are not found even though I've just installed them. Can anyone tell
> me where XP stores these drivers so that I can direct the Wizard to look
> there. Secondly, why would this be happening in the first place?
> --
> Paula