PSP: USB Device Not Recognized

[Brujah]

Trying to connect my PSP to my Dell laptop. USB Connection mode selected, and then I get this on the laptop:

"One of the USB devices attached to this computer has malfunctioned, and Windows does not recognize it."

and

"Try reconnecting the device. If Windows still does not recognize it, replace the device."

[Dynamix]

Did you install the drivers ?

[Dynamix]

If so, your cable might not be USB 2.0 compatible.. most USB ports are 2.0 in newer machines, so you may have to enter the BIOS and set one to USB 1.0 or 1.1 instead of 2.0.

[Brujah]

I've tried different cables. A driver update. I even bought an external USB port to try it. Connects fine to my older laptop with the USB 1.1 port.

[thepirate]

gaarrrr hammer

[Webby]

gaarrrr hammer

Exactly! What's that tech shit got to do with earning?

[Barefootsies]

I'm not sure what a PSP is referring to, but you might want to check power supply.

I had a similar problem a year or so back w/ and ext. HD. I plugged it into a USB and it would not work or be recognized. It was because THAT USB was not on the mobo (i.e. not enough power). So I switched the cables, and plugged it into a USB that was ON the mobo, and tada. Worked.

Some USB's do nto provide enough power for external add-on's, so you have to use the power cord, or make sure that you are plugging into a USB on the mobo where it gets enough power.

I've never owned a laptop, so I am not sure of the power available on mobo's for the add-on's. But try switching the USB cabling around, or use a power source for your PSP.

[Dynamix]

I'm not sure what a PSP is referring to, but you might want to check power supply.

I had a similar problem a year or so back w/ and ext. HD. I plugged it into a USB and it would not work or be recognized. It was because THAT USB was not on the mobo (i.e. not enough power). So I switched the cables, and plugged it into a USB that was ON the mobo, and tada. Worked.

Some USB's do nto provide enough power for external add-on's, so you have to use the power cord, or make sure that you are plugging into a USB on the mobo where it gets enough power.

I've never owned a laptop, so I am not sure of the power available on mobo's for the add-on's. But try switching the USB cabling around, or use a power source for your PSP.

PSP = Sony PlayStation Portable

[Rufchild]

I had a similar problem using USB memory sticks with my dell. Just try unplugging the PSP and restarting your laptop. Its simple I know, but it worked for me every time.