millie7 wrote:
> when i plug my usb cable in to my computer (acer laptop)
> i get the message one of the usb devices attached to this
> computer has malfunctioned and windows does not reconise
> it any body know what my problem is because it is sending
> me draft trying to sort it out please help
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The following articles may be worth a look:

(885624) One or more USB devices may
not work after you start your Windows XP-
based computer
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=885624

(310575) General USB troubleshooting in
Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=310575

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