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

From: Carl (cgerving_at_ecenetDOTcom)
Date: 06/29/04


Date: Tue, 29 Jun 2004 09:03:39 -0500

I would try disconecting the device from pc and reboot , then install the
software first then reboot and connect the device and see what happens. It
is probably trying to install all those drivers and can't find them in
windows.
Hope this helps--
Carl
"Colin" <cambsman_sn@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:22ffd01c45dd2$bbaeb1c0$a001280a@phx.gbl...
> 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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