Printer won't install...HELP!

> "Scotty" <Scotty@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:9CE1A92E-AA9C-41F5-B829-D468D3E5F769@microsoft.com...

> > Hey folk...computer dummy here.
> >
> > I just bought a new PC with Vista Home Premium and have been regretting it
> > ever since. I love the new look, but it has been a nightmare to get it set
> > up
> > and running properly. I cannot seem to get my printer to install. (Brother
> > MFc210C)
> >
> > I've tried to install the driver form Brother that was compatible with
> > Vista, but it won't recognise the printer during the installation process.
> > When I'm prompted to plug in the USB, it says "unidentified device" & "
> > couldn't find diver software for your device`
> >
> > Obviously it recognizes there is new hardware plugged in...it just wont
> > recognize what it is.
> >
> > I`ve updatied Vista also to no avail.
> >
> > The last thing I want to do is buy a new OS or a new printer....can some
> > one
> > please offer some adviceÉ before I throw the CPU out the windowÉ (And why
> > on
> > earth do my question marks come up as a funny É)

>
>
> I'd suggest that you uninstall the drivers, then start again. Brother
> publishes a procedure and tools here:
>
> http://welcome.solutions.brother.com...dlid=dlf002884
>
>
>

> Thanks much for your reply. I have downloaded/installed that driver and
> uninstall tool several times. What happens is it installs to a point. It
> prompts me to plug in the printer and then won`t recognize it...so
> basically
> gives me no choice but to abort the installation.
>
>