“Add New Hardware” wizard isn’t appearing on my computer.?

ms ruth: “Add New Hardware” wizard isn’t appearing on my computer.?
I have a new computer. It has Windows XP. I bought a data cable for my phone but when I plug it in Windows wont pick it up. What can I do? I know the cable works because it charges the phone. Any advice?
I have the phone turned on whenever I plug it in.

Answers and Views:

Answer by todovabien
try turning your phone on while it is plugged in there…maybe.

Answer by benwfranklin
You may need to manually start the Add New Hardware wizard in Control Panel/. Your computer may just be confused by the new technology. see if what you are trying to install comes with a disc, and this will solve your problems

Answer by cem6a
Go to: Control Panel > Add New Hardware

Then follow instructions

Answer by EVO
Most of the time, computers wont detect cables when they are plugged in, because they’re not considered hardware to the computer. You might need software for your phone which will detect your phone, because windows doesn’t detect phones themselves.

Answer by pooda_22
start>control panel>add hardware

be sure u have the driver for it (if a disk came with it, it will probably be ther-if not, it is probably plug and play)

hope this helps….good luck!

ps. there is a possibility that device is not on the HCL (hardware compatibility list) check with your computer manufacturer or www.microsoft.com

Answer by bostonianinmo
What kind of phone is it? Some phones can be connected in two modes: Modem or File System. If your phone is in File System mode, the new hardware wizard may well not run as no new drivers are needed. If you need to access the phone in Modem mode you’ll have to switch the mode at your phone. See the phone’s docs for instructions on how to do that.

Answer by Zain
ok
1st step
conect your phone data cable with computer
2nd step
right click on my computer icon on desktop then chose properties in properties click hardware in hardware feild clik on devices manegers
3rd step
click on any hardware devices listed in device manager and then in devise manager window chose action scan hard ware changes
4rth he detact the hardware changes and then put your mobilephone driver or aplication cd and install all mobile utlities
after this it will work
i think
you do not need add new hardware wizard
enjoy !!