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ive got a new mp3 player/usb storage device and it is not being recgonized when i plug it into the computer..

im on windown xp and have all the updates, when i plug the device in, nothing happens.

can anyone help?

i'll mail someone 5 bucks if i they can help me get this thing working

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For : given a Samsung YP-U2J that powers and shows a connection but never appears in Windows XP, the issue is most often enumeration or missing drivers rather than a dead device. 's suggestion about admin rights and drivers is correct. The following checks help isolate whether Windows, the cable, or the player is at fault.

  • Try a rear motherboard USB port (not a hub or front panel). Hubs sometimes provide power but fail to enumerate devices.
  • Test the player on another PC. If it mounts there, the original PC’s USB/drivers are the problem.
  • Open Disk Management (diskmgmt.msc) to see any removable disk without a drive letter; assign a letter if present.
  • Watch Device Manager (devmgmt.msc) while plugging the player in. Look for "Unknown device" or yellow icons under USB controllers or Other devices and try Update Driver or uninstall+rescan.
  • Reveal and remove ghost devices: in a command prompt run set devmgr_show_nonpresent_devices=1 then start devmgmt.msc, View -> Show hidden devices, and uninstall greyed-out USB/storage entries.
  • Uninstall USB Root Hubs/Host Controllers in Device Manager and reboot so Windows redetects them.
  • Consider connection mode and drivers: some players use MTP instead of mass storage; Windows XP may need MTP support (Windows Media Player 10/11) or vendor software/drivers.
  • If available, boot a Linux Live USB to see if the player mounts there; that isolates Windows driver issues.
  • Verify the cable is data-capable (some cables are charge-only).

Caution: avoid repartitioning or formatting until data is backed up. If these steps fail, vendor firmware/driver updates or official support may be required.

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what sort is it?

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Its a samsung yp-u2j "USB drive and music player"

when i plug the device in, on the display it reads "connected" and the battery even charges..

but the device does not show up in 'my computer', media player, or even the device manager.

thanks for your help.

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Login as an administrator (if you arent already) and try again.

If this doesnt work then try downlaodinga driver from the manufactures sit or included cd

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