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Comment from Gordan on 2009-07-14

2009-07-14T16:31:54Z

Why doen't the device show up as a drive? I don't care that it is working slower.. I just want it to appear in my file explorer as a drive.

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Comment from demask on 2009-03-30

2009-03-30T17:47:26Z

If you indeed have USB 2.0 hardware AND you are running Windows XP with SP3 installed, then try to install Microsoft hotfix KB945436. This should help you for sure.

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Comment from giuseppe on 2009-03-13

2009-03-13T16:07:49Z

I also have a laptop with USB 2.0 but I still get the message. I am annoyed because I am getting slow speeds from my GSM modem and I suspect this could part of it.

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Comment from Anthony on 2008-12-23

2008-12-23T20:01:05Z

I certenly have usb 2.0 port on my notebook (I have checked it with the servise department of the store I bought it) but when I connect a canon pixma mp630 the message "This device can perform faster if you connect it to a hi speed usb 2.0 port" still appears. Why is that? I also have downloaded all update drivers. What can I do?

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Comment from Talldog9 on 2008-09-19

2008-09-19T20:33:10Z

I have a Compaq C304NR with 2 USB 2.0 ports. Everything checks out in device manager, proper WinXPx32 chipset drivers are installed etc. I've tried several Hi speed usb 2 devices (HDD's) with different cables which the longest was 12 feet. The effective rate of data transfer gives the ~40MBps expected so the USB portion seems to be functioning properly. But every now and then the message will pop up. Just happened again today and the last time was about 8 months ago give or take. I've gone through maybe a little over a dozen or so fresh formats and reinstalls with first SP2 and now SP3. Linux of course never reports or encounters any errors and everything always works perfectly in every OS.

Therefore I'm lead to believe this is a M$ bug...

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Comment from Tony on 2008-09-10

2008-09-11T04:33:55Z

I have high-speed USB ports and still get the message, and when i go to my device manager and click on the properties for USB, there IS no advanced tab, only general. I've looked ALL OVER THE INTERNET for a solution to stop this popup but whenever someone mentions the same problem as me, NO ONE REPLIES, do you have a solution?? Thanks!

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Comment from Leo on 2008-04-28

2008-04-29T03:51:30Z

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No, there's not really such a things as a USB cable, though
of course cable quality in general can always play a role.

Typically when speeds aren't what I expect it's because the
device itself is at issue, or occasionally the USB
interface.

Leo

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Comment from namsilat on 2008-04-28

2008-04-28T19:00:43Z

I have USB 2.0 ports, and I am sure of it by looking at their description under Control Panel. But the transfer rate is not at the speed it's suppose to be. Can the cable used to connect the USB port and the device be a factor? Is there such a thing as 1.1 vs 2.0 cable?

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Comment from Steve Hughes on 2008-03-19

2008-03-19T16:00:46Z

I have a HP Pavillion running Vista. It has 4 USB 2.0 ports. I have a 4 port USB 2.0 hub. I have 2 printers an externalHDD and a Sandisk flash drive plugged into the hub. I still get this message and I've swapped all the devices into the avaoilable computer ports directly. What's the problem?

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Comment from diane sofiakis on 2008-03-06

2008-03-06T20:03:47Z

I've recently purchased a new printer, a lexmark, since that time I've be getting the statement that I should purchase a 2.0 usb high speed whatever. I did that. I'm still getting the message. Did I put the plug in the wrong ports? I'm not very "techy"....just want to do the correct thing and have my printer stop making noises even when it is not turned on. Could you explain for me???? Thank you in advance.

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Comment from B Gold on 2008-01-19

2008-01-20T07:22:59Z

Didnt leo omit something here? That a USB 2.0 device will slow to 1.1 speed if there are any 1.1 devices using the same root hub? So if possible one should isolate one's 2.0 devices on one hub and the 1.1's (mice,keyboard etc) on the 1.1 hubs?

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Comment from Earl Meech on 2008-01-19

2008-01-19T16:37:50Z

I get that message at least once a week. I have counted 6 rear and 2 front usb female plugs on my computer + 2 on my monitor and 1 on my scanner/printer. The only ones in use are on the rear of my computer. I have Intel 82801EB USB2 Enhanced Host Controller 24DD shown in Device Driver. Also see 4 Standard Universal PCI to USB Host Controller's shown. One USB Composite Device and 5 USB Root Hub listings. My computer is a Dell purchased Feb 2004. Do I have both 1 and 2? Can I tell which are USB2 by sight? Thanks

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Comment from George Arauz on 2008-01-17

2008-01-17T13:57:59Z

Some usb's have updates that make them work more efficient.

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Comment from John Krueger on 2008-01-16

2008-01-16T14:35:12Z

Go to Control Panel --> System Properties --> Hardware --> Device Manager --> Universal Serial Bus Controllers. Under each controller right click on Properties and go to the Advanced Tab. Check the box that says Don't tell me about USB Errors. Save and close.

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Comment from John Larsen on 2008-01-15

2008-01-15T13:50:09Z

My old Dell 530 running XP Pro has now suddenly started providing me with the same wonderful advice about running faster on the usb device. This thing is I don't care, I rarely use usb except for a dongle. So how do you tell Windows to keep quiet. I really don't need to be told more than once!

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