I am trying to add music to an MP3 player which my computer USB port won't accept the device that holds all the music. Is it worth trying to access the music through another computer or have my USB ports replaced and if so, how much would that cost! I need help! PLEASE! sam x
2007-01-05 01:18:36 · 7 answers · asked by smithy_0007 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
Wow! I think I'm out of my depth here! I'm just a girl, I know more than the average girl but you've got me! Thank you for your help, I will get someone else to sort it x
2007-01-05 01:35:10 · update #1
You would have to buy a special cable. But Use Once, and throw away? It would be best to get your computer working properly.
Maybe you should seek a proper driver for your MP3 player. Are you talking about a Windows 98 or Windows ME computer? Search for a driver for that from your MP3 player manufacturer's website. Or join http://www.driverguide.com
Another option is to DOWNLOAD to that good computer, then BURN a CD. Then you can use that CD in the other computer. HEY, you need a backup of that music anyway. You are being FOOLISH if you are not burning CDs already. Someday, your MP3 player will die. Someday, your Computer will DIE. It would be YOUR FAULT if you did not burn CDs. (Computers do not last forever, but let's hope that is 5 years from now)
Good luck and Happy Computing!
2007-01-05 01:25:08 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would help in answering if you provided the operating system of the computer(s) in question. I will assume windows for this answer.
If the device holding the music is 'plug-and-play' enabled (most modern USB devices are) then it should work without installation on any win 2k+ computer (previous versions of windows did/do not support plug-and-play and will require the installation of drivers)
If the computer you are trying to connect to does not recognize the device and it is plug-and-play then do try it on another computer to ensure your USB ports are not faulty (remember it may also be the USB cable so where possible try a different cable as well)
If your USB ports are faulty a card can be purchased and easily fitted in most computers for around £10-£15
2007-01-05 01:26:50 · answer #2 · answered by Aaron B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In my adventure you should be able to attempt this by connecting a USB cable. The pcs will come around the exterior gadget a lifeless ringer for a troublesome force so that you should be able to move records utilizing explorer. If for some reason both pcs refuse to get alongside you may want to move the information to a faithful exterior troublesome force first and then move it to the different computing gadget, yet i can't see why the first decision does not artwork.
2016-12-01 20:57:10 · answer #3 · answered by barnas 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if your computer doesn't auto detect your mp3 player, it's possible the computer already has the device listed but without drivers. if this is the case, you'll need to remove the device from the device manager and then unplug and reconnect the mp3 player. before you do this, however, you should make sure that the device doesn't require a software install prior to connecting the device to your computer. i've seen a lot of USB devices that require drivers installed before connecting the device.
good luck.
2007-01-05 01:31:00 · answer #4 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You'll need to network them first. More trouble than it's worth. I'm sure there must be software to go with your player that will let your computer communicate with it. Try a search engine for some.
2007-01-05 01:22:56 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you cant transfer through usb.
your pc should be able to recognise an mp3
does it need to be formatted?
2007-01-05 01:21:33 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes of course
2007-01-05 01:25:00 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋