Device Drivers: Extreme Newbie Question
Do you need to install the driver before plugging in the device, or does plugging in the device cause the driver to be found and installed? Or is it both?
XP usually already has drivers for things, but connecting other things without drivers causes the system to be unreceptive of the thing forever without reverting the system to before it happened.
XP usually already has drivers for things, but connecting other things without drivers causes the system to be unreceptive of the thing forever without reverting the system to before it happened.
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However, there is no idiotic must-revert-if-you-plugged-it-in-without-a-driver that there is under XP... simply, nothing will happen. Install the driver, try again, and voila. No magic or voodoo necessary.
Most digital cameras and such already have drivers installed in Mac OS X.
The same goes with printers, but if yours isn't found, the manufacturer should provide you with the necessary drivers to install on your machine.
Mike
Originally posted by MPMoriarty
What device are you plugging in?
Most digital cameras and such already have drivers installed in Mac OS X.
The same goes with printers, but if yours isn't found, the manufacturer should provide you with the necessary drivers to install on your machine.
Mike
I'll be semi-specific, though it seems my question has already been answered:
Iomega external USB HDD (very frustrating setup in XP);
Panasonic SD AV device (or something like that);
Kodak still camera;
HP Deskjet printer.
No Add/Remove hardware crap to deal with, no oops-I-plugged-it-in-before-installing-the-driver-now-I'm-hosed idiocy...
Welcome to the Mac.