the device may well have been manufactured threemillion years ago by passing android warriors just dropping in for U234 top-ups.
so software may well have been updated since.
Theyre really not all that advanced.
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Most generic MP3 players don't need specific drivers and are seen by the operating system as external/removable hard drives.
Just check that the drivers/software you were installing wasn't for Windows 98/ME.
With XP, for most MP3s players (other than iPods) all you have to do is plug them into the USB socket, Windows then recognises it as a drive (it already has the drivers it needs).
All you need do then is just copy the MP3s you want in Windows Explorer from your hard drive to the drive which Windows now sees the MP3 player as. Alternatively you can set Windows Media Player up to act as library which can then be synched with yur MP3 player.
Try uninstalling the software you installed and just plug the player in with nothing to see what happens.
Just out of interest what make and model of player is it? Let me know and I'll see what's needed.
Just check that the drivers/software you were installing wasn't for Windows 98/ME.
With XP, for most MP3s players (other than iPods) all you have to do is plug them into the USB socket, Windows then recognises it as a drive (it already has the drivers it needs).
All you need do then is just copy the MP3s you want in Windows Explorer from your hard drive to the drive which Windows now sees the MP3 player as. Alternatively you can set Windows Media Player up to act as library which can then be synched with yur MP3 player.
Try uninstalling the software you installed and just plug the player in with nothing to see what happens.
Just out of interest what make and model of player is it? Let me know and I'll see what's needed.
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hi peanut,
it's the phillips GoGear 4gb with bluetooth. it also has SA2840 on the packaging if that helps
thanks
whips
Ta, I thought so.
You don't need any software or drivers for this device.
Remove the software you've already installed. Reboot then try plugging it back in and let Windows find the drivers automatically.
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thanks peanut, i will also give that a try with the phone if it works!
whips
The phone may be a different matter. The memory card in it will be recognised as a removable drive but the phone may need drivers.
Let me know what make and model the phone is and I'll see what I can come up with.
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it's a samsung g600
whips
The G600 is known for problems connecting via the USB cable. It's far more compliant if you use bluetooth (either through your computer's built-in bluetooth or an add-on dongle).
But from what I have found you have to make sure that you install the PC Studio software first before you plug the phone in. If you plug the phone in first Windows installs its own drivers which screws things up.
When PC Studio is installed use the connection wizard to connect the phone. Before the phone is connected go into the phone's settings, then USB settings and select "ask on connection". This will give you the opportunity to select the type of connection you want for the phone when you plug it in. If using the PC Studio application, select PC Studio on the phone when you plug it in.
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thanks alot peanut, will do all that and see how it goes. although i have just bought a bluetooth dongle too.
cheers
whips
The dongle route is a doddle.
All you do is plug the dongle in and let Windows automatically install its own drivers as XP and above knows all about BT dongles.
Then right click the BT symbol in the system tray and go through the wizard for pairing the computer with the phone, just like you would with any other phone to phone.
Orgasminator
Try turning the bluetooth off, both my phones dont like to sync using usb cable when the bluetooth on.
Had the same problem
This is a known problem with windows XP, its down to the security and permissions in the registry, If your familiar with registry editors it can be fixed but it’s a pain.
However the easiest way to fix the problem is by either doing a repair install or a full clean install of windows XP
Good luck!
This is a known problem with windows XP, its down to the security and permissions in the registry, If your familiar with registry editors it can be fixed but it’s a pain.
However the easiest way to fix the problem is by either doing a repair install or a full clean install of windows XP
Good luck!
1) If you've installed any software related to either the phone or the MP3 player, uninstall it either through its own uninstall button or through Windows' control panel.
2) Either right-click on the My Computer icon and choose properties (or go to the System button in control panel). Then choose the Hardware tab. Then click the Device manager button.
You should now have a tree of devices connected to your computer. Look for any devices named that match the ones you are having problems with, e.g. Portable Devices, Bluetooth, Disk Drives etc. If you are sure that you have found the correct device right-click its entry in the tree and choose to Uninstall it. Do the same for any devices that have a yellow exclamation mark symbol (if their title seems appropriate). Then reboot once you've finished.
Once the PC starts up again try plugging in the BT dongle first and allow Windows to install its own drivers. Do not install any drivers from a CD or a floppy.
Once that completes do the same thing with the MP3 player. Again do not install any software/drivers that came with it.
Then do a reboot.
Next, install the Samsung phone software and allow that to complete before plugging the phone in.
Then come back here and say all was for naught and make me look like a chump
;)
2) Either right-click on the My Computer icon and choose properties (or go to the System button in control panel). Then choose the Hardware tab. Then click the Device manager button.
You should now have a tree of devices connected to your computer. Look for any devices named that match the ones you are having problems with, e.g. Portable Devices, Bluetooth, Disk Drives etc. If you are sure that you have found the correct device right-click its entry in the tree and choose to Uninstall it. Do the same for any devices that have a yellow exclamation mark symbol (if their title seems appropriate). Then reboot once you've finished.
Once the PC starts up again try plugging in the BT dongle first and allow Windows to install its own drivers. Do not install any drivers from a CD or a floppy.
Once that completes do the same thing with the MP3 player. Again do not install any software/drivers that came with it.
Then do a reboot.
Next, install the Samsung phone software and allow that to complete before plugging the phone in.
Then come back here and say all was for naught and make me look like a chump
;) 