What is my mystery device?

[clickynext]

I just got a new laptop, and since I like my windows install to be clean, I formatted and put a fresh copy of Vista home premium on it. There's one device in the device manager, under "Other devices" that just says "Mass Storage Controller". I just got this computer so I'm not completely familiar with all the hardware that's in there, but as far as I can tell, everything I've used is working properly. How can I find out what this thing is?

Thanks

 

[cprince]

Is it your memory card reader? If not, go to the manufacturer website and download Vista drivers. If there's no Vista driver, you can try download and install XP driver. There's a chance it'll work. Also, if the processor and chipset is Intel, you can go to Intel's website and download the chipset driver. It solved my mystery devices before.

 

[Comdrpopnfresh]

probably a card reader, or even if your printer had a pictbridge port of card reader it could be that.

 

[clickynext]

Ah, I think you guys are right. Nothing happens when I pop in a memorystick, so probably card reader.

But now I'm not much better off. The Acer website has no drivers or mention of the card reader for this laptop (Acer AS-5570). Any chance that there are some generic drivers or something like that?

 

[cprince]

Are you sure it's not on Acer's website? I looked under Acer Aspire 5570, and it's listed under Card Reader TI Driver 2.0.0.6q.

 

[TallBill]

lol, I should get the driver for my card reader on my 5670 😛 Been wondering what that was.

 

[ScrapSilicon]

Originally posted by: TallBill
lol, I should get the driver for my card reader on my 5670 😛 Been wondering what that was.

a friend has an older laptop that had "mass storage controller" unknown listed..I was consulted I suggested card reader after quick glance at his laptop..response "what's that ..?!?" followed quickly with "my wife reads Tarot cards ..is this....." I had quickly removed myself from his presence ....:roll: