Sorry one more question, "USB Device not recognized" ???

I got this new iPod dock, called the Harman/Kardon GO+PLAY, they say it should sync with all new iPods... when i connect this dock to my computer through the USB, and then I connect my iPod to the dock, it always says on my computer, "USB Device not recognized". Does anyone know how to fix this?

try to update the driver in your device manager.. right click on palm handheld then update driver...
if not successful..
try this..
Force Un-installation of the Device Driver.
Close all running programs.
Open the Run Application.
Click Start.
Click Run.
Type “cmd” (without the quotes) then click OK. The Command Window will open on the default directory C:\Documents and Settings\<windows login>\.
Type “set devmgr_show_nonpresent_devices=1” (without the quotes) press enter. It should just go to the next line.
Type “start devmgmt.msc” (without the quotes) then press enter. The Device Manager should open.
On the Device Manager
Click View from the menu bar.
Click Show Hidden Devices.
Look for categories, Palm OS Handheld, Other Devices and Universal Serial Bus Controllers.
Expand Palm OS Handheld (if available) and uninstall all PalmHandheld.
Right+Click on the PalmHandheld.
Click Uninstall.
Repeat Steps A and B until all PalmHandheld are Uninstalled.
Expand Other Devices (if available) and uninstall all Unknown Devices.
Right+Click on the Unknown Device.
Click Uninstall.
Repeat Steps A and B until all Unknown Devices are Uninstalled.
Expand Universal Serial Bus Controllers and uninstall all Unknown Devices.
Right+Click on the Unknown Device.
Click Uninstall.
Repeat Steps A and B until all Unknown Devices are Uninstalled.
Close the Device Manager.
Restart the Computer.
After Restart, wait for all the components to be loaded on the System Tray especially the Hotsync Manager.
Perform Hotsync.
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I'm running Windows XP with external hard drive. When hard drive is connected, iPod will not sync and I get message stating "USB Device Not Recognized. One of the USB devices has malfunctioned..."
When disconnect the external drive, he iPod appears in My Computer. However, iTunes is on external drive; therefore music is not syncing onto iPod. I've attempted the 5 R's as well as searching for iPod in Device Mananger. When iPod is conncected, it is listed in Devce Manage as "Unknown Device."
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I used to same cable to attach my Motorola Razr and the computer correctly found it and identified it as such.
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I went to recovery mode and did a "CLEAN UP" but no dice.
I also got my I.S. tech guy to look into it and on the USB page it say "UNKNOWN DEVICE"? when he tried to delete it it did not help, it just reappears as "UDVC"? Also in looking into it it seems to have no drivers.
He came to this site and tried to do somethinm through here but it did'nt work.
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This morning when I tried to sync m y Z22, I got "USB DEVICE NOT RECOGNIZED". Connected the cable to every one of my USB ports, tried to sync each time but got the same message.
I shut down the PC, unplugged it, waited a few minutes, reconnected it, rebooted, and tried to sync again. Still got "USB DEVICE NOT RECOGNIZED".
Checked Palm Support, was advised to upgrade to the current version of the software (I was using V4-something). Downloaded and installed the upgrade. I got an error at the end of the installation that (what I assume was my old software) had been moved to Palm OS Incompatible Apps.
I tried to sync again, same problem. Opened the (new) software & half my data is gone.
So, I have a few problems:
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2 - How do I roll-back the software to my previous version to access all my data? In Add/Remove Programs, with Updates checked, the new software is the only one there. (Because I couldn't sync, at least the data on my Z22 is still intact.)
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try to update the driver in your device manager.. right click on palm handheld then update driver...
if not successful..
try this..
Force Un-installation of the Device Driver.
Close all running programs.
Open the Run Application.
Click Start.
Click Run.
Type “cmd” (without the quotes) then click OK. The Command Window will open on the default directory C:\Documents and Settings\<windows login>\.
Type “set devmgr_show_nonpresent_devices=1” (without the quotes) press enter. It should just go to the next line.
Type “start devmgmt.msc” (without the quotes) then press enter. The Device Manager should open.
On the Device Manager
Click View from the menu bar.
Click Show Hidden Devices.
Look for categories, Palm OS Handheld, Other Devices and Universal Serial Bus Controllers.
Expand Palm OS Handheld (if available) and uninstall all PalmHandheld.
Right+Click on the PalmHandheld.
Click Uninstall.
Repeat Steps A and B until all PalmHandheld are Uninstalled.
Expand Other Devices (if available) and uninstall all Unknown Devices.
Right+Click on the Unknown Device.
Click Uninstall.
Repeat Steps A and B until all Unknown Devices are Uninstalled.
Expand Universal Serial Bus Controllers and uninstall all Unknown Devices.
Right+Click on the Unknown Device.
Click Uninstall.
Repeat Steps A and B until all Unknown Devices are Uninstalled.
Close the Device Manager.
Restart the Computer.
After Restart, wait for all the components to be loaded on the System Tray especially the Hotsync Manager.
Perform Hotsync.
Post relates to: Centro (Unlocked GSM)
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USB Device Not Recognized - USB device attached has malfunctioned & Windows does not recognize it

I have an HP Pavilion dv4 Notebook running Windows 7 Home Premium and the USB ports worked fine for an HP deskjet printer and an older Casio digital camera. Then one day, the laptop decided not to recognize the Casio digital camera and gave the error message "USB Device Not Recognized" and also indicated that the device attached to the computer has malfunctioned. This prompted me to buy a new Canon digital camera. Well, a new camera did not fix the problem. Now, anything connected to either of the 2 USB ports will not be recognized by my laptop. Help! I'm at a loss to figure this out. I've tried the suggested Microsoft help below:
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Hey 655micha,
I'm sorry you're having an issue with a USB device. Do you get an error window that pops up? If so what does it say? Have you checked Device Manager? Is is just one device that isn't working? Has it ever worked before? Is it just one USB port in particular that isn't recognizing devices?
What model do you have? Here are the steps to find your product number. FN + ESC is the easiest way to find that information.

"USB device not recognized" when ipod plugged in???

(ipod mini 4gb)
When I plug my ipod into my laptop I get the message: "USB device not recognized." It says the device has malfunctioned!!! If I click on this error message it says my ipod is an unknown device and no drivers are installed for it???
It was working fine until a few days ago. If i reset it I can charge it up but that's all, it still does not appear in itunes or on my computer.
I've tried eveything on the help website but nothing works! Can anyone help?!
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ok my question is do you have a mac or windows based laptop
here is why and what happened to my ipod mini
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I had a MPIO 20 gb MP3 player wich was stolen. No biggy, I took advantage of it and upgraded to a Nomad Jukebox Zen Extra 30gb. It look and feel nice and the navigation seems really easy. Where it gets more difficult is the "simple" pluging in!!! No matter wich USB port I use on my PC, I always get the "USB Device Not Recognized" message. Front port, motherboard port nor soundcard port (Audigy2) dont work.
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I just bought a Zen Micro and had the same problem, the issue is with the USB cable. I had an extra cable from my digital camera and using it, the Zen Micro was recognized immediately. I've seen the issue posted here by other people too. You could try to return the player and chance getting another one with the same problem. If I didn't have a spare one, I would have just picked up a new one up at Radio Shack or Best Buy...
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"USB Device Not Recognized", and I tried the 5 R's and all that....

OK, I just got a new shuffle, and my computeris also new. I am using a Dell with Windows Media XP. I also just installed iTunes 7.5.
Whenever I place the shuffle on the dock the charging light comes on for a few moments, then I get the pop-up message:
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Error: USB Device not recognized
While actively on the computer, we suddenly got a message stating that the USB Device was not recognized. The only thing plugged in to the USB port was a mouse. Tried all the ports, same message. Tried another mouse, same thing. Tried a thumb drive, and low and behold, 2 of the 3 USB ports worked. Tried a URL from MS which is supposed to help with this exact problem and possibly fix it: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-vista/Tips-for-solving-problems-with-USB-devices
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Hi @yani1015,
Welcome to the HP Support Forums! I see when you were installing your HP Printer you got a message on your Computer saying 'USB Device not Recognized.' To better assist you can you leave me with the following information:
1. What is the Exact model of HP Printer you are using?
2. What is your current Operating system, Windows or Mac and which version?
3. Were you able to install the printer?
4. Did you plug in the USB prior to the software prompting you to?
Click here to download and run the Print and Scan Doctor > www.hp.com/go/tools- It was designed by HP to provide users with the troubleshooting and problem solving features needed to resolve many common problems experienced with HP print and scan products connected to Windows-based computers.
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