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Jessica Lares · 03-31-2013, 02:59 PM

XP doesn't have MTP drivers. Windows didn't have official support without installing WMP 10/11 until the end of Windows Vista/beginning of 7.

I would try another USB port. The ones on the back of a machine have more power than the ones in the front. Some people say to use a powered hub, but the server option would be cheaper/easier.

http://manual.calibre-ebook.com/faq....kindle-fire-hd

Windows 8 would work, but I honestly would not recommend upgrading. It's just the most awful Windows version ever, and I've used them all. Like seriously, it's great for someone who has never touched a computer in their life, but not for someone who has been using Windows for the last five years or more. It's a huge learning curve.

03-31-2013, 02:59 PM	#6
Jessica Lares Wizard Posts: 2,240 Karma: 5759170 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Near Dallas, Texas, USA Device: iPad Mini, iPod Touch (5th gen)	XP doesn't have MTP drivers. Windows didn't have official support without installing WMP 10/11 until the end of Windows Vista/beginning of 7. I would try another USB port. The ones on the back of a machine have more power than the ones in the front. Some people say to use a powered hub, but the server option would be cheaper/easier. http://manual.calibre-ebook.com/faq....kindle-fire-hd Windows 8 would work, but I honestly would not recommend upgrading. It's just the most awful Windows version ever, and I've used them all. Like seriously, it's great for someone who has never touched a computer in their life, but not for someone who has been using Windows for the last five years or more. It's a huge learning curve.