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How do I install new hardware?

Anonymous
2009-08-25T19:21:54+00:00

How do I install new hardware?

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  1. Anonymous
    2009-08-25T19:22:21+00:00

    You can install most hardware or mobile devices just by plugging them into your computer. Windows will automatically install the appropriate driver if it's available. If it's not, Windows will prompt you to insert a software disc that may have come with your hardware device.

    To install a USB device:

    1. Some USB devices have power switches you should turn on before connecting them. If your device uses a power cord, connect the device to a power source. Then, turn it on before connecting it.

    2. Next, decide which USB port to connect your device to. If your computer has USB ports on the front, consider using one of those if you plan to frequently connect and disconnect the device. (You can use any port the next time you plug in the device.)

    3. Plug the device into the USB port. If Windows can find and install the device driver automatically, you'll be notified that the device is ready to use. Otherwise, you'll be prompted to insert a disc containing the driver.

    After installation is complete, check the information that came with your device to see if you need to install any additional software.

    Occasionally, a USB device isn't recognized by Windows and doesn't come with a disc containing a driver. In that case, you can try to find a device driver online. Start by checking the website of the device manufacturer—you can often download drivers from the "Support" section of such sites.

    For more information about installing different types of hardware, see Installing new hardware: recommended links.

    (http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/Windows7/Installing-new-hardware-recommended-links)

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  1. Anonymous
    2010-01-02T20:27:44+00:00

    I have a new HP DX2450 with Windows 7 Pro.

    I installed a new GPU in the PCIe 16 slot and nothing, I ran the Find new Hardware pgm form control panel and it never finished, I gave it an hour but it never found anything and never finished. CPU usage for that app. was 0%

    I believe the card to be good.

    After removing the card I ran the Find New Hardware pgm again and it was the same, never finished.

    I then ran XP in virtual mode and ran the Find New Hardware pgm from there. It works and found nothing (I haven't tried it with the GPU installed yet).

    Is this a Windows 7 problem or  is there some setup that hsa to be done so the OS can look for new hardware?

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  2. Anonymous
    2009-12-23T11:25:49+00:00

    OK what I really meant to say is that Windows 7 does not appear to support plug and play for USB devices.  If the device is not on Windows update and apart from really common devices iot will not be you have a very laborious set of completely non intuitive screens to navigate.

    Hopefully Microsoft will fix this as there seems to be no reason not to check the manufacturer's supplied CD or DVD to see if there is a driver there but at present it does not.  This is a really serious drawback in what could otherwise be a good operating system.  For now though most user who want to use printers, scanners cameras etc should stick with XP its still bomb proof.

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  3. Anonymous
    2009-12-22T03:24:24+00:00
    1. Get all the thing conect including electrical.
    2. open your computer
    3. Computer will promt your dectect a new hardware.
    4. following to install the driver.

    Fix Windows 7 slow || Faster windows 7

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