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Manic_Skafe · 03-31-2005, 03:14 AM

When I plug in my PSP my computer recognizes it as a PSP but it says I lack the proper driver in order to use it. I called up Sony customer service and they said I need to download USB 2.0. I downloaded several versions of the program and none of them installed properly except for one and even then it was to no effect.

I'm running an ancient Gateway with win 98SE as the OS. Under Device Manager all of my USB Controllers lack the word "enhanced".

I browsed the other threads on USB 2.0 but couldn't find the answers I was looking for. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

spived2 · 03-31-2005, 04:18 AM

If it's an "Ancient" computer, chances are your motherboard does not support usb 2.0. I'm not sure if its required to have 2.0, but I'm sure if you check the instruction manual it will probably say so somewhere in the specs. From the very brief google search I did, I read that you need to switch the PSP to USB mode. Did you do that? Try that after plugging it in, and see if you can see it in your devices.

Manic_Skafe · 03-31-2005, 12:10 PM

When I plug in the PSP and put it in USB mode it's recognized in Device Manager as a PSP Type-A but it prompts me to install the drivers neccesary to use it. I can't find the booklet with my system specs but I'd imagine my motherboard not having USB 2.0 ports.What I don't understand is how the PSP is recognized in the first place if that's the problem.

I've searched for drivers to install for the PSP online and found nothing but 1000+ sites on Driver the game. I've attemped to install the PSP with several drivers that are already on my system and nothing worked.

I haven't a clue what the problem is and when I talk to Gateway Customer Service they tell me to call Sony Customer Service and Sony sends me back to Gateway.....

Again, any help is appreciated.

mattzweb · 03-31-2005, 06:35 PM

Isn't PSP supposed to be Plug and Play?

spived2 · 03-31-2005, 11:39 PM

I'm pretty sure it is plug and play, it works just like a regular memory stick. You should be able to go to your devices, see a device named PSP Type A with three folders in it. However, I've also seen nothing but USB 2.0 in the specs so that is probably your problem.

bob32 · 04-01-2005, 08:35 PM

Like most removable storage drives (flash drives and such), the PSP doesn't work with Win98 w/o a driver for the drive. The PSP doesn't come with a driver, so until it does, it can't be hooked up to your computer.

You could try finding a card reader that reads Memory Stick Duos and tranferring the data that way.

Manic_Skafe · 04-02-2005, 12:36 AM

Thanks for all the help.

03-31-2005, 03:14 AM	#1 (permalink)
Manic_Skafe More Than You Expect Location: Queens	PC Doesn't Recognize PSP When I plug in my PSP my computer recognizes it as a PSP but it says I lack the proper driver in order to use it. I called up Sony customer service and they said I need to download USB 2.0. I downloaded several versions of the program and none of them installed properly except for one and even then it was to no effect. I'm running an ancient Gateway with win 98SE as the OS. Under Device Manager all of my USB Controllers lack the word "enhanced". I browsed the other threads on USB 2.0 but couldn't find the answers I was looking for. Any help would be greatly appreciated. __________________ "Porn is a zoo of exotic animals that becomes boring upon ownership." -Nersesian

03-31-2005, 04:18 AM	#2 (permalink)
spived2 Desert Rat Location: Arizona	If it's an "Ancient" computer, chances are your motherboard does not support usb 2.0. I'm not sure if its required to have 2.0, but I'm sure if you check the instruction manual it will probably say so somewhere in the specs. From the very brief google search I did, I read that you need to switch the PSP to USB mode. Did you do that? Try that after plugging it in, and see if you can see it in your devices. __________________ "This visage, no mere veneer of vanity, is it vestige of the vox populi, now vacant, vanished, as the once vital voice of the verisimilitude now venerates what they once vilified. However, this valorous visitation of a by-gone vexation, stands vivified, and has vowed to vanquish these venal and virulent vermin vanguarding vice and vouchsafing the violently vicious and voracious violation of volition. The only verdict is vengeance; a vendetta, held as a votive, not in vain, for the value and veracity of such shall one day vindicate the vigilant and the virtuous. Verily, this vichyssoise of verbiage veers most verbose vis-à-vis an introduction, and so it is my very good honor to meet you and you may call me V." - V

03-31-2005, 12:10 PM	#3 (permalink)
Manic_Skafe More Than You Expect Location: Queens	When I plug in the PSP and put it in USB mode it's recognized in Device Manager as a PSP Type-A but it prompts me to install the drivers neccesary to use it. I can't find the booklet with my system specs but I'd imagine my motherboard not having USB 2.0 ports.What I don't understand is how the PSP is recognized in the first place if that's the problem. I've searched for drivers to install for the PSP online and found nothing but 1000+ sites on Driver the game. I've attemped to install the PSP with several drivers that are already on my system and nothing worked. I haven't a clue what the problem is and when I talk to Gateway Customer Service they tell me to call Sony Customer Service and Sony sends me back to Gateway..... Again, any help is appreciated. __________________ "Porn is a zoo of exotic animals that becomes boring upon ownership." -Nersesian

03-31-2005, 11:39 PM	#5 (permalink)
spived2 Desert Rat Location: Arizona	I'm pretty sure it is plug and play, it works just like a regular memory stick. You should be able to go to your devices, see a device named PSP Type A with three folders in it. However, I've also seen nothing but USB 2.0 in the specs so that is probably your problem. __________________ "This visage, no mere veneer of vanity, is it vestige of the vox populi, now vacant, vanished, as the once vital voice of the verisimilitude now venerates what they once vilified. However, this valorous visitation of a by-gone vexation, stands vivified, and has vowed to vanquish these venal and virulent vermin vanguarding vice and vouchsafing the violently vicious and voracious violation of volition. The only verdict is vengeance; a vendetta, held as a votive, not in vain, for the value and veracity of such shall one day vindicate the vigilant and the virtuous. Verily, this vichyssoise of verbiage veers most verbose vis-à-vis an introduction, and so it is my very good honor to meet you and you may call me V." - V

04-02-2005, 12:36 AM	#7 (permalink)
Manic_Skafe More Than You Expect Location: Queens	Thanks for all the help. __________________ "Porn is a zoo of exotic animals that becomes boring upon ownership." -Nersesian

03-31-2005, 06:35 PM	#4 (permalink)
mattzweb Upright	Isn't PSP supposed to be Plug and Play?

04-01-2005, 08:35 PM	#6 (permalink)
bob32 Crazy	Like most removable storage drives (flash drives and such), the PSP doesn't work with Win98 w/o a driver for the drive. The PSP doesn't come with a driver, so until it does, it can't be hooked up to your computer. You could try finding a card reader that reads Memory Stick Duos and tranferring the data that way.