Does it mean one need not restart computer for a newly connected device to work? which windows version supports plug n play?
2007-02-23 06:49:43 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Add-ons
Thanks for help? Then I again I guess these OSs might support only most popular devices?
2007-02-23 06:59:13 · update #1
Plug and play means that you don't need to install any CDs or software to use the hardware you bought. Hardware like printers, cameras, scanners etc. Windows vista has plug and play I think.
2007-02-23 06:58:23 · answer #1 · answered by Free the monkey in you! 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yoi_55 gave you the closest answer so far.
Plug and Play PnP means that your Operating System like Windows 2000 or Windows XP already has
drivers loaded that will allow your hardware to activate for use.
Formerly, you might have to attach the hardware, Reboot > and then use a CD for that piece of hardware and INSTALL the drivers from the CD
or INSTALL the drivers from an online site.
The drivers that you OS loads are the MOST compatible with that operating system, like XP, and are deemed "most stable"...
BUT that does not mean they are the BEST choice.
Often, the manufacturers drivers can make your hardware or software operate "faster".
IF not as stable, and you opt to use the mfg. drivers
then you "might" someday have to go to the mfg. site online and "update" the device driver...
but that's a GOOD thing.
Mfg's frequently like to keep their devices working well, and will "issue" new drivers, and make the download from the site FREE. So it's a win win deal.
Only YOU can decide if you want
to bet on the turtle or the rabbit.
Happy computing
h2h
2007-02-23 17:30:09 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know of a windows that doesn't support plug and play devices
Plug and play simply put means plug it in to your tower and you are ready to go Most plug and play devices do not require a restart but some do
Dad is a computer techinichan and programmer and taught me most of what i know now growing up the rest i learned by putzing around
2007-02-23 15:49:54 · answer #3 · answered by rebel_angel031 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Basically, it means that the drivers are already loaded in the operating system. It might or might not need to reboot the computer. Every version of Windows from 95 on supports PnP.
2007-02-23 14:53:57 · answer #4 · answered by Yoi_55 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
plug and play is a device that u can plug and u dont have to install a solfware for it to work. like a steering wheel plug it in and comstmize it to ur game and it should work unless the reqierments are not meet. such as like the right operating system or amout of memery. things like that
2007-02-23 14:55:45 · answer #5 · answered by viperkicksass09 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
all usb devices are plug and play window XP and 2000 are plug and play compatible usually thats also means you dont have to power down your PC to unplug a device
2007-02-23 14:58:42 · answer #6 · answered by Call me Dick, Mr Head 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is computer hardware that does not have to be configured..you just plug it in, windows detects it and does all the work for you, it is very convenient....
2007-02-23 14:57:22 · answer #7 · answered by susuze2000 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋