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i do have my mp3 player.. when i insert the cable which is the serial port... the computer itself dosnt recognize it... I doubt coz there is "No found new hardware" message shown below with the task bar..

Wy is this so?

Pls help.

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A short, practical checklist that ties the earlier suggestions from and into concrete checks and safe fixes for 's MP3-not-seen problem.

  • Inspect the cable and connector: some cables only provide power and not data. Try a known-good data cable (or the original data cable from a different player). Look for bent pins, corrosion, or debris in both the player connector and the PC port.
  • Try another host and another port: plug the player into a different USB port and, if possible, a different PC. If it appears on another machine the fault is with the original PC, cable, or port.
  • Verify device enumeration details: open Device Manager (devmgmt.msc), expand categories like "Portable Devices" and "Universal Serial Bus controllers," and enable "Show hidden devices." Note any unknown devices or yellow icons and check the device status text for error codes before removing any entries.
  • Check player settings and power: confirm the player is in the correct USB mode (mass storage vs media transfer) if it has that option, and ensure the battery has enough charge to complete USB enumeration.
  • Try a powered hub or different cable type: some ports provide low current or fail to power the device properly. A powered USB hub or a different cable often isolates that cause.
  • Firmware/drivers and last-resort steps: if the player needs vendor software, install the official driver/utility from the manufacturer. If nothing works, remove the flash memory (if removable) and read it with a card reader, or contact the maker for firmware/repair.

For clarity: driver steps are not limited to reinstallation—look for hidden/ghost devices and error codes first. Physical inspection and trying alternate hardware are the fastest isolation moves. If the port or connector looks damaged, avoid forcing connections; professional repair is safer than repeated attempts.

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Member Avatar for jbennet

what OS do you have, win98?

Member Avatar for markbarrientos

i do have a Windows XP my dear friend...

can you help me to figure out whats wrong?

Member Avatar for StuartP1989

it could be that your usb ports are broken or the drivers have malfunctioned try uninstalling and reninstalling the USB drivers this may solve your problem

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yeah usb ports were never designed for memory sticks/mp3's they bend easialy

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