What is a USB driver?
A USB driver is a file that is allows a hardware device to communicate with the operating system of a computer. These USB devices include a range of electronic items including, but limited to: keyboards, monitors, cameras, flash drives, mice, speakers, MP3 players, smartphones, printers and external hard drives. A software driver is an essential component because if it is not installed properly, the device will not work properly.

How to install USB Driver Manually Download and extract (unzip) the driver on the Computer. Open Device Manager (Press Win+R and Type devmgmt.msc and hit Enter). In Device Manager, Click on the Computer Name.

Drivers for USB devices are often found on installation discs provided by the manufacturer. Some examples of installation discs are shown to the right.

Drivers Mp3 Player Usb Devices Download

How Drivers Work
USB drivers are installed in the device’s registry directory. Among a driver’s specific capabilities is the support of operating systems applications, the means to detect various data and sensor properties as well as the power to work with compatible peripherals. A computer’s device manager provides information concerning the driver, like whether it needs updating, removal or reinstallation. This command can be accomplished by right clicking on the properties of USB devices in the “My Computer” section.

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Updating Driver Files
A number of reasons call for the update of USB drivers. In the event that a computer bug is discovered, an updated driver has the ability to remedy the situation. Since computers have built-in drivers, third party driver software from a CD may be unnecessary. Instead for USB compatible devices, driver updates are often made available for online download from the device manufacturer’s website.

Drivers Mp3 Player USB Devices

Troubleshooting USB Drivers
USB driver issues that may arise include corruption or simple non-function. Occasionally, this may occur due to the use of newer devices being linked to older computers. Outdated firmware is another reason that drivers may not be able to communicate between device and computer. An inoperable USB port is another problem that hinders the use of drivers.

Reinstalling USB Drivers
Enabling or reinstalling USB controllers may help remedy USB driver issues; click on the “About” section for Macs and “Device Manager” for Windows to check the status of the controllers. In some cases, an entirely new USB driver may need to be installed. The driver can be downloaded online, where a user must choose to run the program and subsequently follow installation instructions.
The process will then prompt a scan which allows the location of the drivers to be detected. The installation update is rendered complete when the USB drivers have been found. An entire reinstallation of the entire operating system may be required if troubleshooting efforts to check devices, settings, cable connections and software updates have been exhausted.
CNet USB Drivers Page
One source to download USB drivers is Download.com by CNet, a technology news and software website owned by CBS Interactive.

This may be caused by one of the following:
1. Minimum system requirements were not met
2. Corrupted drivers
3. Computer restrictions
4. Power issue
5. Bad cable
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To resolve this issue, try the following solutions:

NOTE: If the Sansa is frozen or hung it can prevent the device from being recognized by the computer. First try resetting your Sansa to ensure it is not frozen. see answer ID 188

SOLUTION 1 - For brand new player or first time connecting to this computer.
For Windows XP users: verify the following operating system requirements are met.
- Windows XP SP2 or higher
- Windows Media Player 10 or higher
Download and install the latest Windows Media Player if it's not installed.
For Mac users, see Sansa player not recognized by a Mac OS

For Windows 7 & 8 users:Proceed to Solution 2
NOTE: If you are trying to connect to a Computer at work that is part of a network, there may be user right restrictions that are set to disable access to new hardware or stop any program installations. You may need to check with your IT administrator to see if this is causing the problem.
SOLUTION 2 - Check Cable

When connecting the Sansa to the computer if the screen comes on but does not show 'Connected' on the screen the port is providing power however the data connection is not working. This could be due either to the Cable, PC, or a defective device. Please try using a different cable and connecting to a different PC. If the Sansa still connects and charges but never shows connected on the screen even after trying different PC and cables contact SanDisk support to check warranty status.
SOLUTION 3 - Refresh the driver
STEP 1 - Connect the Sansa player to the PC
The screen on your player should turn on, show 'Connected' and indicate the battery charging or full.
- If the player does NOT turn on try other USB ports or on another computer if one is readily available. Ensure you are connecting directly to the computer USB port and not to a USB hub.
- Refer to 'MTP Device Cannot Start code 10' if you get this error message
- If there is nothing showing on the screen and the player does show up in as a storage device in an explorer window, then the screen is just NOT working.
- If you receive the error 'USB Device Not Recognized' on the computer, the player is most likely failed. Additional troubleshooting is unlikely to correct the problem.
Note: If you experience either of the 2 issues above the issue is likely hardware related. Contact SanDisk technical support to check warranty status.
STEP 2 - Check under Device Manager
1. Open the Computer Management Console
Accessing the Computer Management Console

2. Click Device Manager on the left pane.
NOTE: Sansa MP3 Players can connect to your computer in MSC or MTP mode. Exceptions are Sansa Connect and Sansa Express which only use MTP mode. MTP mode is the recommended and default method for Sansa Players when used with Windows OS.
The Sansa player will show up on Device Manager's right pane as:
1. USB Mass Storage device (if the player is set to MSC)
2. Portable Device (if the player is set to MTP mode)

If there is a yellow exclamation point (!) or question mark (?) beside the device, try to refresh the drivers.
STEP 3 - Refresh the drivers
1. Right-click the entry with the error mark, select Uninstall.
2. On the top menu click Action then select Scan for hardware changes.
NOTE: If a device with yellow exclamation point (!) continually appears and disappears, then the player is most likely failed. Additional troubleshooting is unlikely to correct the problem.

SOLUTION 4 - Connect using MSC mode
Connecting in MSC mode will help determine if there is a problem with MTP mode or with the Auto Detect mode feature of the player. You can use Forced MSC mode or switch the player settings to MSC.
View instructions to connect in Forced MSC mode
View instructions to switch player to MSC mode
If the player is detected in MSC mode but not when set to MTP mode, try to update or reinstall the Sansa firmware
NOTE: Sansa Express and Sansa Connect do not have MSC mode. For Sansa Connect you can try reinstalling the firmware using the Connect Recovery Mode.
Additional troubleshooting notes:
If you have replaced the Sansa Player and you still have problems getting it to recognize in the computer, then you may need to try some additional troubleshooting.
- Try connecting on another computer.
- Try using a different USB cable
- Try connecting to the back USB ports which may supply better power.
- If only MTP mode is NOT working, try reinstalling Windows Media Player
- For Windows XP, install Windows Media Player 11