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XP not detecting USB wireless adaptor after reboot

pollyantic · 2005-07-23 16:57:36

I have a BT 2wire 802.11g USB wireless adaptor connected to a usb2 port on my computer. All is fine, i can surf the net, connect to my router etc. When i startup my computer it does not detect the wireless adaptor. I have to unplug it and plug it in for xp to detect it. Then all works fine. Does anyone know how i can get…

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23-07-2005 5:57pm

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pollyantic

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I have a BT 2wire 802.11g USB wireless adaptor connected to a usb2 port on my computer. All is fine, i can surf the net, connect to my router etc.
When i startup my computer it does not detect the wireless adaptor. I have to unplug it and plug it in for xp to detect it. Then all works fine.
Does anyone know how i can get xp to detect it after a reboot without unplugging and plugging back in.
All the drivers are up to date. All other USB devices work fine.
Help????

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#2 23-07-2005 5:59pm
jcoote

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maybe its the usb port is it connected off the main usb circuit..ie side of monitor or front of tower system??

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#3 26-07-2005 10:20am
Drexl Spivey

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yep, try it on another USB port.

Also, try upgrading USB drivers (motherboard manufacturer's website)

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