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USB 2.0 becomes the second major technology not supported in Windows XP. Last week, Microsoft said it will not add support for Bluetooth, a wireless connectivity standard, to Windows XP.
How do I use a USB on Windows XP?
It can be enabled again through the Device Manager.
- Click “Start” and select “Run.”
- Type “devmgmt. …
- Expand the computer name and expand the “Universal Serial Bus controllers.”
- Right-click the USB host controller that has an “X” beside the icon and select “Enable.”
How do I install USB drivers on Windows XP?
To update these drivers, follow these steps:
- Click Start, click Run, type devmgmt. …
- Double-click the type of device that you want to update.
- Double-click the specific device that you want to update.
- Click the Driver tab, and then click Update Driver.
- Follow the instructions in the Hardware Update Wizard.
