No hardware in device manager and safely remove device

Question

Hi, I'm an owner of a dell latitude c600,  windows xp pro.   Today i noticed that when i connect my usb memory flash to the usb port the icon to remove the hardware safely in the notification area is no more there, all my hardware works great i have no problems, and 1 more thing, when i check the device manager in 'my computer' is completly empty no hardware showed i click the show the hidden hardware in view menu but nothign happens, the last thing i did before this 2 problems was connected a serial mouse into the serial port.   any idea? thanks for your help and please excuse my poor english

Art · Answer

Never seen a 'safely remove...' for a USB, but you should have one for an optical (CD) drive in media bay or PCMCIA Card, may be hidden, right-click near the clock, select Properties and Customize box to change it to Always Show.

terrakota · Answer

thanks for reply,

i did that and i still have both problems, i noticed today that i cant add new hardware too

when i try to add new hardware and chose select from list the hardware list is empty too.

any idea? should i reinstall all the devices? i lost my cd with the laptop software, where can i download a new set?

Art · Answer

Just don't lose OS CD.:)

Go to Dell Product Support; Downloads & Drivers to get the latest (or previous) versions
for your system.

There is an important proper order of install. Look on "Reinstall Guide" Product Support.

Usually must do Chipset Drivers and then Notebook System before, so other drivers install
properly.

Message Edited by Art on 11-25-2005 11:35 AM

leduke30 · Answer

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leduke30 · Answer

Message Edited by leduke30 on 11-26-2005 08:08 PM

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