Re: Plug and play/installation problem

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From: Alceryes (replytopost_at_thankyou.com)
Date: 08/23/04 

Date: Mon, 23 Aug 2004 17:03:34 -0400

The printer is probably your problem. Check the install CD to see if they
have a 'cleaning' utility on it. Sometimes the USB drivers can get corrupted
by installs gone awry. 

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"I don't cheat to survive. I cheat to LIVE!!"
 - Alceryes
"John Williams" <tigerphile@ntlworld.com> wrote in message 
news:uagki0d63br3m8mimftp1keobml4s4bqjb@4ax.com...
> Wise ones,
>
> I'm running XP SP1.
>
> Can anyone suggest how I can find out what device installation is
> taking place unknown to me, or give any other pointers? Even useful
> Google search criteria would be a help, as I've had no success there.
> Here's what is happening:
>
> When I try to run the Add Hardware wizard from Control Panel, I get
> the following error message:
>
> "Cannot Run Two Device Installations.
> You can install only one device at a time.
> Another device installation is underway, and when it is finished you
> can try this wizard again."
>
> Unfortunately, to the best of my knowledge, no other device
> installations are taking place.
>
> Currently plug and play is not always working as expected, for example
> I had to install an HP5850 printer from Device Manager, loading
> drivers from the supplied CD, as when running the HP CD install
> utility, the printer wasn't recognised as a printer when connected at
> the required time. When plugged in, the printer was designated as
> "other", which may or may not be linked with the above.
>
> -- 
>
> Regards,
> John Williams

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