Two things I can think of; 1. even though they are new, see if your batteries are up to par. 2. Reboot your computer. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bruce Toews" <water_drinker@xxxxxxxx> To: <bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Sunday, July 10, 2005 8:07 PM Subject: [bookport] Bookport Not Recognized : My book Port worked just fine on Friday when I installed the transfer : software. However, today I attempted to connect it to my USB port, and I : got the USB device not recognized message telling me that one of my USB : devices has malfunctioned. I tried it in two separate USB ports with the : same result. I plugged my external hard drive into the first of these : ports and it was recognized immediately. Any idea what might have changed : between Friday and today? : : Bruce : : -- : Bruce Toews : E-mail and MSN/Windows Messenger: water_drinker@xxxxxxxx : Web Site (including info on my weekly commentaries): http://www.ogts.net : Info on the Best TV Show of All Time: http://www.cornergas.com : :