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One suggestion (since it is a laptop, though desktops can do this too) is to check the USB ports.
The laptop may turn them off to save power (even if plugged in to outlet, go figure).
If the PDA is connected when the computer turns on (from restart or start up) it may enable the USB port for you.
To have it always on:
1) Right click on My Computer
2) Select Properties
3) Click the Hardware tab
4) Click the Device Manager button
5) Click the plus sign next to Universal Serial Bus controllers
>> Do the next steps for each USB Root Hub
6) Right click on a USB Root Hub
7) Choose properties
8) Click the Power Management tab
9) Uncheck the box that says Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power.
10) Click OK
11) Repeat for each USB Root Hub
I don't think it needs a restart after that, but if you (re)connect your PDA after that and it doesn't connect, try restarting.
Hope that helps.
Last edited by bruss147; 10-20-05 at 02:51 PM.
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