Fix an XP System That Won't Recognize Flash Drives

摘要

READER THOMAS IS having a problem with his sixyear-old Windows XP Professional system: When he plugs in a flash drive, Windows doesn't recognize it. Before I reveal the solution to this vexing problem, Thomas, note: You didn't give me nearly enough information in your initial e-mail message. In fact, it took two follow-up messages for me to get all the details I needed to find a fix.