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Old 09-22-2007   #5 (permalink)
jonathan perreault
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Re: USB Devices stopped working altogether

forgive me but it seems not to make sense to ask someone who can't use the
keyboard or mouse to delete that file unless he can access mouse and
keyboard in the start up recovery screen in which case it would be hard to
do unless you a geek? i don't know i don't want to insult but that's the
first thing that popped tomind when i saw post

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Jonathan Perreault

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"Cal Bear '66" <xxx@xxxxxx> wrote in message
news:3C434ECA-647E-41FB-8F2B-CF8603E64F4A@xxxxxx
Quote:

> This solution has worked for some people with problematic USB devices:
>
> Locate the file INFCACHE.1 in C:\Windows\inf
>
> Right click on the INFCACHE.1 file, select Properties >Security > Edit,
> and give
> your account full control.
>
> Delete INFCACHE.1, or rename it to INFCACHE.1.BAK or temporarily move to
> your
> desktop.
>
> REBOOT
>
> If this works for you, you can delete the INFCACHE.1 file. Windows will
> not recreate it.
>
> --
> I Bleed Blue and Gold
> GO BEARS!
>
>
> "KP" <KP@xxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:F5FBD7CF-6813-4503-87A7-6F568AD83B6C@xxxxxx
Quote:

>> The same issue is occurring after I rebooted from installing Cisco VPN
>> client
>> 4.7. This seems to be my first mistake because this version is not
>> compatible
>> with Vista.
>>
>> Biggest issue is the keyboard and mouse are usb and no PS2 port on PC.
>> Vista
>> will boot to the login screen but without the keyboard or mouse it seems
>> my
>> only next step is to reinstall. Any other suggestions?
>>
>> PC - Dell Dimension E520
>> Vista 32 bit home premium
>>
>> --KP
>>
>> "Condor" wrote:
>>
Quote:

>>> Hello Guys,
>>>
>>> I am using Windows Vista 32 Bit Ultimate on Dell Inspiron 6000 Laptop.
>>> I
>>> have 4 USB Ports which were working fine. Suddenly all the USB ports
>>> failed
>>> and did not get recognized. I reinstalled Vista and the USB ports were
>>> visible again. There was a great sigh of releif.
>>>
>>> Guess what, the problem has cropped up again. I suppose after some of
>>> the
>>> updates from Microsoft or Windows Defender are installed this happens.
>>> None
>>> of the USB devices are recognized. Last time there was a chance because
>>> of
>>> sleep and hibernation. But this time, I am sure that it was not because
>>> of
>>> hibernation. I tried applying the hotfix for sleep and hibernation
>>> problem,
>>> but it does not help.
>>>
>>> Occassionaly the system says, USB device is not recognized, contact
>>> manufacturer ...!
>>>
>>> These are the inputs I have with regard to the problem. USB devices
>>> have
>>> been a hell after I upgraded to Vista. Could anyone help me ??
>>>
>>> I would greatly appreciate any of your help ...!
>>>
>>> Prasad GL
>
>
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