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Cannot get flash drive to work
Name: shakushinnen Date: February 15, 2009 at 08:23:53 Pacific OS: Various CPU/Ram: P3/ddr Product: Me / Franky Subcategory: General
Comment:
Hi, I'm using windows XP, and I'm trying to get this "Silicon Power" (1GB 71) flash drive to work. The computer recognizes it as as an unknown device, and says that it either doesn't have or doesn't need drivers. Any help would be appreciated. ... john
Name: jam Date: February 15, 2009 at 09:25:56 Pacific
Reply:
Drivers *usually* aren't necessary. Did you try the "Silicon Power" website? Any instructions with the flash drive?
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Response Number 2
Name: shakushinnen Date: February 15, 2009 at 11:14:44 Pacific
Reply:
Hi jam, Thanks for replying. Yes, I did check their site, but they don't list this models. The flash drivers they listed were for windows 98, and I wasn't even sure that they were for my device. .... john
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