RE: No longer recognising devices

"Ju &Nig" wrote:

> After replacing a damaged PCI card, when I plugged my external hard drive and
> card reader back in they were no longer recognised. This is also the case for
> my microsoft intelipoint laser mouse. I have tried swapping back to the old
> card and also plugging in to different ports but it would appear that the
> registry for these sort of devices no longer exists. Even the driver CDs that
> came with the items are not recognised All the first year of my
> Granddaughter's life is on the hard drive although I feel certain they are
> safe. It would appear that it is all mass storage devices that it will not
> recognise. Anyone know how to sort this? PS I have tried a simple system
> restore. Nothing!!!! Thanks
> --
> JU & Nig