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   From: timmeddick@o2.co.uk   
      
   Very true.   
      
   For instance, as in the case of you plugging a Flash "Pen" Memory Stick   
   Drive into a USB port - Xp will automatically go find the generic USB Mass   
   Storage Driver and install it (if not already done so).   
      
   But, as most external USB Hard Drives are made to common specifications,   
   99% use generic drivers and I don't know of any that are sold that include   
   or require any additional software for them to work.   
      
   You might try re-booting, going into your BIOS setup and looking for a   
   setting like "Enable USB Legacy Devices" - it may help.   
      
   My only other suggestion would be to post all information you can about   
   your drive (inc., model number, serial number, etc.,) here and I'll try and   
   research an answer for you...   
      
   ==   
      
   Cheers,    Tim Meddick,    Peckham, London.    :-)   
      
      
      
      
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   > On Sat, 08 Oct 2011 20:47:21 -0400, Nil   
   >  wrote:   
   >   
   >>On 08 Oct 2011, Pfsszxt@aol.com wrote in alt.os.windows-xp:   
   >>   
   >>> Does anyone know a legitimate, trustworthy site   
   >>> for obtaining USB 2 drivers for USB hard drives??   
   >>   
   >>Hard drives don't generally have drivers. The OS may need drivers to   
   >>enable the USB port, after which the OS will recognize the drive when   
   >>it's plugged in.   
   >>   
   >>You need to check with the manufacturer of the drive to see if they   
   >>have anything special to offer.   
   >>   
   >>You neglect to mention any pertinent information, such as what OS   
   >>you're using or what brand and model of USB drive, or what kind of   
   >>computer. So don't expect any specific advice.   
   >   
   > ITs XP (actually XP Pro) else why would I post here??   
   >   
   >  As I understand it, and from reading MS stuff, the USB ports only   
   > work for stuff for which appropriate drivers are on file in the   
   > system.   
      
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