USB 2.0 port only working at 1.1 speed...

[Rack The Trolls!]

you crack me up. how's that demonoid invite working out for ya or am i still such an asshole?

I don't think mouse has used that word since 1996.

[balli]

Nothing is wrong with re-format on it's own. The problem is it often does not fix the problem

Then, as havoc alluded to, at least you know it's likely a hardware issue.

and usually either a complete waste of time or it just "hides" the problem forcing you to deal with it again at the later time.

Cross those bridges when you come to em.

And it's a huge time sink (system restore is better in this regard), as you have to reinstall many programs (not a big deal if you're only using IE&Office, but for the rest of us it's a lost day).

For the rest of us? Condescending ... Please. I put two CAD programs, sketchup, photoshop, office, dvdshrink, nero, FF and a few cleaners on in about an hour. It's really not that hard or time consuming at all if you keep all your software ready to go in one place.

And please don't refer to reformat/system restore as "reboot".

I'm aware the terminology was wrong, but please, in the future, don't be such a gaping hole over plain as day semantics. Ya lame ass Nick Burns mother er.

[Cry Havoc]

Nothing is wrong with re-format on it's own. The problem is it often does not fix the problem and usually either a complete waste of time or it just "hides" the problem forcing you to deal with it again at the later time. And it's a huge time sink (system restore is better in this regard), as you have to reinstall many programs (not a big deal if you're only using IE&Office, but for the rest of us it's a lost day). And please don't refer to reformat/system restore as "reboot".

Now that i think about it, I don't think i have ever re-formated a working system.

So let me see if I can get this straight....

A format is stupid because it's a waste of time (false), often does not fix the problem (false), and "hides" the problem (unclear what you mean by this).

To be clear.... a system restore is better, right? Because a system restore is more effective at fixing a problem than a format?

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Do you know ANYTHING about computers? You're telling the OP that a system restore will more effectively fix a computer problem than a complete format of his hard drive? What kind of crack are you smoking? You're also saying a system restore will prevent further problems down the road that a format will not?

You're essentially saying a system restore will fix possible HARDWARE problems?

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Just stop. No. Stop. You've lost any chance of anything you saying about computers making a bit of sense. You're should not be giving advice with anything related to computers.

I have never ever EVER heard someone try to talk about a system restore like it's better, more apt, or less of a waste of time than a format. My goodness, you are just inept.

[to21]

as in downloaded SP1? or reinstalled the OS?

I have SP1

This might be the problem here.

SP1 does not support USB 2.0.

*Sorry If someone already said this.

[koriwhat]

You're essentially saying a system restore will fix possible HARDWARE problems?

how 'bout on the flipside... you're claiming the same with a format, so what is it?

personally i think both a system restore and/or format don't help anyone at all... what happens when the system messes up again? another format, and another, and another? i think the real issue here is that people are too damn lazy to fix things right and actually learn what they are doing instead of the "quick-fix" that teaches them absolutely nothing.

ps: you sit here and try to call me out and insult me and yet here you are doing the same to another person who has yet to mutter an insult your way. how mature... maybe you should learn a thing about upkeeping your system instead of getting pissed off when others shoot down your "quick-fix".

[velik_m]

So let me see if I can get this straight....

A format is stupid because it's a waste of time (false), often does not fix the problem (false), and "hides" the problem (unclear what you mean by this).

To be clear.... a system restore is better, right? Because a system restore is more effective at fixing a problem than a format?

...

Do you know ANYTHING about computers? You're telling the OP that a system restore will more effectively fix a computer problem than a complete format of his hard drive? What kind of crack are you smoking? You're also saying a system restore will prevent further problems down the road that a format will not?

You're essentially saying a system restore will fix possible HARDWARE problems?

...

Just stop. No. Stop. You've lost any chance of anything you saying about computers making a bit of sense. You're should not be giving advice with anything related to computers.

I have never ever EVER heard someone try to talk about a system restore like it's better, more apt, or less of a waste of time than a format. My goodness, you are just inept.

No - you need just to learn how to read. Here let me help you out:

Nothing is wrong with re-format on it's own. The problem is, it often does not fix the problem and usually either a complete waste of time or it just "hides" the problem forcing you to deal with it again at the later time. And it's a huge time sink (system restore is better in this regard), as you have to reinstall many programs (not a big deal if you're only using IE&Office, but for the rest of us it's a lost day). And please don't refer to reformat/system restore as "reboot".

And prey tell - how does reformating your hard drive fix HARDWARE problems?

[koriwhat]

And prey tell - how does reformating your hard drive fix HARDWARE problems?

they can spit numbers all day about their overclocked pc's and whatnot but the minute you discredit their knowledge they go all buckwild on ya. it's not just a ST thing. i've seen this in the design industry, the IT field, and in my everyday office job. people who lay claim to being the "elite" of whatever field they are in want it to stay that way and when you question them they get all up in arms.

atleast there's one other person here who agrees that formatting a hd isn't really ever the solution. thanks velik!

[Cry Havoc]

how 'bout on the flipside... you're claiming the same with a format, so what is it?

Please show me where I claimed this. Oh wait, you can't.

personally i think both a system restore and/or format don't help anyone at all... what happens when the system messes up again? another format, and another, and another? i think the real issue here is that people are too damn lazy to fix things right and actually learn what they are doing instead of the "quick-fix" that teaches them absolutely nothing.

Unless he has malware that's causing the problem and a format wipes said malware, which is exactly what I said in my original response. What makes you think the same problem will occur again when you don't even know what the problem is?

ps: you sit here and try to call me out and insult me and yet here you are doing the same to another person who has yet to mutter an insult your way. how mature... maybe you should learn a thing about upkeeping your system instead of getting pissed off when others shoot down your "quick-fix".

He's feeding the OP false information. I have little tolerance for such ignorance.

No - you need just to learn how to read. Here let me help you out:

Perhaps you should explain to the OP how you stated that a system restore would fix a problem that a complete format would not?

And prey tell - how does reformating your hard drive fix HARDWARE problems?

It doesn't. Did you actually read anything I posted (or ballijuana, for that matter, since ALREADY answered that question once)? It's exactly why I initially told him to format. A format will solve nearly everything that's software related. A system restore will solve a few things that are software related, but as the OP has pointed out, he doesn't feel it would be effective. If he does a system restore and still has problems, what has he gained? Nothing. If he formats and still has problems, it's a hardware issue and he needs to contact his vendor.

they can spit numbers all day about their overclocked pc's and whatnot but the minute you discredit their knowledge they go all buckwild on ya. it's not just a ST thing. i've seen this in the design industry, the IT field, and in my everyday office job. people who lay claim to being the "elite" of whatever field they are in want it to stay that way and when you question them they get all up in arms.

atleast there's one other person here who agrees that formatting a hd isn't really ever the solution. thanks velik!

You haven't demonstrated a single bit of useful knowledge on any IT topic you've posted. You've been called out by everyone including the OP. Why don't you take your trolling little self and get lost?

[velik_m]

Perhaps you should explain to the OP how you stated that a system restore would fix a problem that a complete format would not?

Please show me where I claimed this.

You're essentially saying a system restore will fix possible HARDWARE problems?

Please show me where I claimed this.

Edit: also calm down take a breather... Do you work in tech support? Cause that would explain the rage.

[koriwhat]

You haven't demonstrated a single bit of useful knowledge on any IT topic you've posted. You've been called out by everyone including the OP. Why don't you take your trolling little self and get lost?

i've been called out? hahaha... what is this middle school? come on now.

so let me get this straight... i have a problem with my pc, i should reformat? ok. you know, i would had agreed with you back like 5-7 yrs ago when i too never knew a thing about actual troubleshooting of PCs. i'd rather spend a whole day learning what has happened to my PC and fixing it then just reformatting and running back into the same problem again.

dip .

[koriwhat]

Please show me where I claimed this. Oh wait, you can't.

see you missed the whole point of what i was getting at... velik didn't claim anything either, yet you throw the whole "you claim it will fix the hardware" bs down his throat. i am merely doing the same to you with your bs format suggestion.

[Cry Havoc]

Please show me where I claimed this.



Please show me where I claimed this.

Edit: also calm down take a breather... Do you work in tech support? Cause that would explain the rage.

Were you not suggesting a system restore, then? Because that's what the running debate was about. I actually haven't seen you offer much in the way of advice other than checking device manager. If that's the case, I apologize. By critiquing the format idea, I thought you were attempting to give credence to a system restore. Is that not the case?

For the record, I still disagree with you either way about a format. It's often extremely beneficial to the system to get rid of a bunch of unnecessary files, it's NOT a waste of time, and it often does fix serious problems that never come back.

[MaNuMaNiAc]

This might be the problem here.

SP1 does not support USB 2.0.

*Sorry If someone already said this.

are you ting me?? is this accurate? Vista Ultimate SP1 does not support USB 2.0??

[to21]

are you ting me?? is this accurate? Vista Ultimate SP1 does not support USB 2.0??

See I should have read the whole thing.......no Windows XP SP1 doesn't.

Sorry dude.

[Cry Havoc]

are you ting me?? is this accurate? Vista Ultimate SP1 does not support USB 2.0??

What have you done so far? Any progress? You've re-installed your USB drivers to this point, correct?

[velik_m]

ManuM: I just thought of something - if you have an antivirus program, it might be scanning your recorded material, and slowing the whole thing down in the process.

[MaNuMaNiAc]

What have you done so far? Any progress? You've re-installed your USB drivers to this point, correct?

I have... hasn't worked though. Plan on doing a reformat sometime this week. Not too thrilled about it though.

[MaNuMaNiAc]

ManuM: I just thought of something - if you have an antivirus program, it might be scanning your recorded material, and slowing the whole thing down in the process.

I'm pretty sure that's not it. I still get the "this device can go faster if connected to a Hi Speed USB 2.0 port" bull message

I'm pretty sure its a driver issue. I'm praying it isn't a mobo issue or I'm royally ed.

[velik_m]

Were you not suggesting a system restore, then? Because that's what the running debate was about. I actually haven't seen you offer much in the way of advice other than checking device manager. If that's the case, I apologize. By critiquing the format idea, I thought you were attempting to give credence to a system restore. Is that not the case?

For the record, I still disagree with you either way about a format. It's often extremely beneficial to the system to get rid of a bunch of unnecessary files, it's NOT a waste of time, and it often does fix serious problems that never come back.

No, you we're advocating reformat/system restore, i just said, if you go down that road, the system restore/repair is less time consuming of the two.

By reinstalling the same system, with the same drivers, you don't really narrow it down to a hardware problem. Maybe if he tried a different OS (linux live distro perhaps - no need for reformating ), he would achive the desired diagnosis, and with less destructive measures.

As for getting rid of a bunch of unnecessary files - there are other ways of doing that, but i'll leave it at that - to each his own.

[koriwhat]

I'm pretty sure that's not it. I still get the "this device can go faster if connected to a Hi Speed USB 2.0 port" bull message

I'm pretty sure its a driver issue. I'm praying it isn't a mobo issue or I'm royally ed.

your mb doesn't have both usb1&2 on it? i know my old pc had both. then again youre running vista so chances are your pc is new and comes standard with just usb2.

[koriwhat]

found this link for ya... this is what i would've done first.
http://www.getusb.info/error-this-us...d-usb-20-port/

[kid]

but please, in the future, don't be such a gaping hole over plain as day semantics. Ya lame ass Nick Burns mother er.

^

I like many others don't really care the topic took a wrong turn the smack value alone makes up for it!

[unibrow]

Lets do the math. USB working fine, download free off line now USB works like .

Infection

Did this vato ever say if he has Norton or not? I clean out many laptops a month that have Norton and McCafee those asshats are ripping people off but they keep me in business.

[koriwhat]

Did this vato ever say if he has Norton or not? I clean out many laptops a month that have Norton and McCafee those asshats are ripping people off but they keep me in business.

that is one thing i will finally agree with you on... those 2 av programs suck ass!

so far kaspersky has worked wonders here at the office and before that we used bitdefender.

[mouse]

Its sometimes difficult to help someone online because your not sure if they did all the things that were suggested so the person trying to help gives another option thinking the topic starter already did what had been recommended on page one.

What sucks is when the topic starter never gives you an update or just says "It works now" That doesn't help others who may have the same problem and the people who took time to give advise feel they wasted their time. And getting insulted doesn't help either.

I can only go by what works for me. Since I used to download about 5 GBs a day in software movies etc...back in my Time Warner days I have picked up every infection you can think of. Sometimes my system won't recognize my USB sometimes the CD door keeps opening and closing for no reason, mouse courser disappears, and sometimes the MBR is missing making a boot up a challenge. Well since I don't want to register my borrowed copy of XP windows i have to re-format every 29 days anyway.

I have found after the reinstall windows still doesn't have all the drivers so I write down the number on the motherboard like VM_66567 and I get the bios drivers and the USB starts working fine.

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