Cannot run two device installations - well I only want one.

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From: Colin (cambsman_sn_at_hotmail.com)
Date: 06/29/04 

Date: Tue, 29 Jun 2004 05:15:14 -0700

Im trying to add a Lexmark Printer/Scanner/Fax to my
computer - running Windows XP via a USB cable.

When I attach the printer to the computer via the USB
cable - nothing appears on the screen, (i.e. it does not
say I have attached any USB devices).

When I go to run the setup program it cpmplains a
hardware ssetup is already running.

The same thing happens (tried after a reboot) of just
gonig into control panel and add new hardware.

Error message is:-
You can only install only one device at a time.
Another device installation is underway, when it is
finished you cant try this wizard again.

I cant find any other install running. (No applications
running). Nothing that I think is an install in processes
but not sure if I would recognise it there).

Any advise on how to find out what install is running and
how to kill it - much appreciated.

Note checked via connection to my laptop and it worked.

Thanks in advance
Colin

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