I tried what you said, but when i try installing the hotfix it says it
doesn't regard my machine, and i installed the 32 bit version.

"Imageman" wrote:
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> Keith - Here is the solution. This was one of those problems that sends us
> off changing settings and tearing our hair out. I think the problem arose
> from the MS automated upgrade from better than a week ago related to HID
> devices. Anyway, here is the solution I posted on the
> .....hardware.devices... Newsgroup. Good luck - IM
>
> There are 32 & 64 bit HOTFIX's, be sure to get the correct one below
>
> "I just installed the noted HOTFIX, which resolved all my USB issues. You
> can
> get the HOTFIX from the link below. Thanks to those who helped me with my
> USB problems. I note that my problems started just after the HID update
> present in the automated MS updates - IM
>
> 32 Bit Vista
> [url]http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=51F0EF25-280B-4613-A600-C61224BACD1C&displaylang=en[/url]
>
> 64 Bit Vista
> [url]http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/thankyou.aspx?familyId=1fd9bbc8-624e-442d-a36a-169c4b942bef&displayLang=en&hash=Cg7rgJX4s2ek1%2bpRvuptIXNiNCw2lhkUQ2i8mAYcLP8ZBtRH6PBuzjzdiIEL2H5P47%2bjLqV5f%2bE9wI0kFvCKvg%3d%3d[/url]
>
>
> "Keith" <Keith@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:3A7FF6C4-96BA-4AA6-9D59-19E44EB01F08@microsoft.com...[color=green]
> > I have Windows Vista Home Premium on my laptop. I recently purchased a
> > new
> > USB flash drive. I am having trouble installing it on my machine. It
> > seems
> > like it can't find the driver or install it. I have tried numerous
> > amounts
> > of ways to fix this, but I have had no luck. Anybody have an idea?
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