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NT4 - USB?

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by simon.graham

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Hi,

Can anyone confirm if NT4 supports USB? I have a feeling that it doesn't, but want to clarify with someone.

Many thanks,
Simon

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by timwalsh

NT4 does not natively support USB. Some equipment manufacturers (such as Iomega) do provide special drivers that allow limited USB support for their equipment.

by digital_cow

I tried it but it did not worked. That is why i upgraded to W2k because it supports auto hardware detection.

by bd134492

www.bsquare.com has a package called USB for Windows NT 4.0.

USB for Windows NT 4.0 only adds support for USB keyboards, mice, printers, Pocket PC cradles and hubs.

I have not tried it, only know that it exists.

BSQUARE Corporation

3150 139th Avenue S.E.; 5th Floor

Bellevue, Washington 98005

Phone: (425) 519-5900

Fax: (425) 519-5999

www.bsquare.com

by mrjay67

NT 4 does not work well initially with USB. However the last svc pack issued by MS will help with USB support. I know cause in a previous company we used Microsoft USB Optical Intelimice. It didnt work correctly with every system. It may depend on the systems and hardware used. But if you get SP6(a?) you should get USB support to work. After looking up the info on microsofts site i found that they do have a sp7 but looks like a hotfix and is not necessary for your situation. Try this link for downloading sp6a:
http://www.microsoft.com/ntserver/nts/downloads/recommended/SP6/allSP6.asp

Hope this helps your situation
Jason

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