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USB devices no longer work correctly after you install the Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility in Windows XP or in Windows Server 2003Article ID: 921411 - View products that this article applies to. On This PageSYMPTOMSYou use a computer that is using Intel Centrino Duo Mobile Technology. The computer is running Microsoft Windows XP or Microsoft Windows Server 2003.
After you install version 7.2.2.1006 of the Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility on the computer, USB devices no longer work correctly. When this problem occurs, a yellow exclamation mark may appear next to the USB devices in Device Manager. CAUSE
This problem occurs because of a timing conflict between Windows File Protection and the Setup program. RESOLUTIONService pack informationTo resolve this problem, obtain the latest service pack for Windows Server 2003. For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:889100
(http://support.microsoft.com/kb/889100/
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How to obtain the latest service pack for Windows Server 2003Windows XP hotfix informationA supported hotfix is available from Microsoft. However, this hotfix is intended to correct only the problem that is described in this article. Apply this hotfix only to systems that are experiencing this specific problem. This hotfix might receive additional testing. Therefore, if you are not severely affected by this problem, we recommend that you wait for the next software update that contains this hotfix.If the hotfix is available for download, there is a "Hotfix download available" section at the top of this Knowledge Base article. If this section does not appear, contact Microsoft Customer Service and Support to obtain the hotfix. Note If additional issues occur or if any troubleshooting is required, you might have to create a separate service request. The usual support costs will apply to additional support questions and issues that do not qualify for this specific hotfix. For a complete list of Microsoft Customer Service and Support telephone numbers or to create a separate service request, visit the following Microsoft Web site: http://support.microsoft.com/contactus/?ws=support Note The "Hotfix download available" form displays the languages for which the hotfix is available. If you do not see your language, it is because a hotfix is not available for that language.
(http://support.microsoft.com/contactus/?ws=support)
File informationThe English version of this hotfix has the file attributes (or later file attributes) that are listed in the following table. The dates and times for these files are listed in Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). When you view the file information, it is converted to local time. To find the difference between UTC and local time, use the Time Zone tab in the Date and Time item in Control Panel.Windows XP, 32-bit versionsCollapse this table
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Windows Server 2003 hotfix informationA supported hotfix is available from Microsoft. However, this hotfix is intended to correct only the problem that is described in this article. Apply this hotfix only to systems that are experiencing this specific problem. This hotfix might receive additional testing. Therefore, if you are not severely affected by this problem, we recommend that you wait for the next software update that contains this hotfix.If the hotfix is available for download, there is a "Hotfix download available" section at the top of this Knowledge Base article. If this section does not appear, contact Microsoft Customer Service and Support to obtain the hotfix. Note If additional issues occur or if any troubleshooting is required, you might have to create a separate service request. The usual support costs will apply to additional support questions and issues that do not qualify for this specific hotfix. For a complete list of Microsoft Customer Service and Support telephone numbers or to create a separate service request, visit the following Microsoft Web site: http://support.microsoft.com/contactus/?ws=support Note The "Hotfix download available" form displays the languages for which the hotfix is available. If you do not see your language, it is because a hotfix is not available for that language.
(http://support.microsoft.com/contactus/?ws=support)
PrerequisitesTo apply the Windows Server 2003 version of this hotfix, your computer must be running one of the following operating systems:
Restart requirementYou must restart your computer after you apply this hotfix.Hotfix replacement informationThis hotfix does not replace any other hotfixes.File informationThe English version of this hotfix has the file attributes (or later file attributes) that are listed in the following table. The dates and times for these files are listed in Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). When you view the file information, it is converted to local time. To find the difference between UTC and local time, use the Time Zone tab in the Date and Time item in Control Panel.Windows Server 2003, 32-bit versionsCollapse this table
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STATUSMicrosoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed in the "Applies to" section. This problem was first corrected in Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2. MORE INFORMATIONFor more information about the terms that are used in this article, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base: 824684
The third-party products that are discussed in this article are manufactured by companies that are independent of Microsoft. Microsoft makes no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding the performance or reliability of these products.
(http://support.microsoft.com/kb/824684/
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Description of the standard terminology that is used to describe Microsoft software updatesTechnical support for x64-based versions of Microsoft WindowsYour hardware manufacturer provides technical support and assistance for x64-based versions of Windows. Your hardware manufacturer provides support because an x64-based version of Windows was included with your hardware. Your hardware manufacturer might have customized the installation of Windows with unique components. Unique components might include specific device drivers or might include optional settings to maximize the performance of the hardware. Microsoft will provide reasonable-effort assistance if you need technical help with your x64-based version of Windows. However, you might have to contact your manufacturer directly. Your manufacturer is best qualified to support the software that your manufacturer installed on the hardware.For product information about Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition, visit the following Microsoft Web site: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/64bit/default.mspx For product information about x64-based versions of Microsoft Windows Server 2003, visit the following Microsoft Web site:
(http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/64bit/default.mspx)
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserver2003/64bit/x64/editions.mspx
(http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserver2003/64bit/x64/editions.mspx)
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