Datafab Memory Stick Card Reader/Writer Is Incorrectly Identified as a Removable Disk (307122)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
  • Microsoft Windows XP Professional
  • Microsoft Windows XP 64-Bit Edition

This article was previously published under Q307122

SYMPTOMS

On a computer that has a Datafab Memory Stick Card Reader/Writer, the information under My Computer may incorrectly identify the Datafab Memory Stick Card Reader/Writer as a removable disk.

CAUSE

This issue can occur because the Datafab Memory Stick Card Reader/Writer is not in the Plug and Play Identifier database for Windows XP.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this issue, contact the vendor of the device to ask about availability of an updated driver that addresses this issue.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed at the beginning of this article.

MORE INFORMATION

The third-party products that are discussed in this article are manufactured by companies that are independent of Microsoft. Microsoft makes no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding the performance or reliability of these products.

Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:10/23/2001
Keywords:kb3rdparty kbprb kbui KB307122