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Computer doesn't recognize mp3 player

I have a MP3 player that hooks up to my computer via a USB port. It used to work perfectly. But now when I plug it in, the computer says it has found new hardware, but when I download, there is no MP3 layer listed. I click on computers and it is not recognized. The same for a flash drive that I have. The computer doesn't list it.

Also not sure if this is related, but when I put in a DVD...it used to bring up a selection for which player to use. Now nothing pops up. I have to manually go to a player and click on Play what's in DVD or CD player.

Thanks

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reotwo1

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I'm at work right now. I will try when I get home. Just kiind of wondering why it won't recognize either the mp3 player or the flash drive.

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It's possible there's either a hardware problem or the USB hub drivers or even registry are messed up for some reason (recent software install/upgrade??) but let's start with the simplest first ;)

moorhouselondon

As Masqueraid says, the drivers need to be reloaded. You could also try refreshing the Motherboard Chipset drivers too (before reloading the specific MP3 drivers), particularly if this is a USB2 compatible device and you have USB2 on your pc. The USB slots at the back are often of a better spec than the ones at the front of the case.

Is this a Creative MP3 player? I had problems with my (now ancient) Jukebox Zen doing this. Downloaded newer drivers from their website did the trick.

kneH

2 things I can think up:
1. Safely remove the hardware (the windows way)
2. Press windowskey+pause and see if it shows as an unknown device. If so you need to reload the driver. You can do so there

reotwo1

ASKER

I found a CD rom driver disk that I had and reloaded it. Rebooted and it seems to be working now. The MP3 player that I have is an IAUDIO X5 by COWON. It seems OK now.

But I'm still having trouble with my DVD player. I'm getting a picture now but no audio.

kneH

You prolly just need a proper audio codec for that.
something like this
http://ac3filter.sourceforge.net/

reotwo1

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I have the X-FI Platinum Sound Blaster installed. Shouldn't that take care of the audio on the DVD player?