original post(clipped) <<< It should automatically install itself ....>>> i am afraid it won't if your operating system is win 98.... later versions may/maynot <<< but whenever I plug it in it connects and then about 15 seconds later it disconnects by itself>>>>> sorry not clear about this....is this some sort of LED to indicate connection/nonconnection to the USB port??? <<< A CD of drivers came with it (for Win98 pc's) and I tried installing then but it still says there are no drivers present>>>> obviously the o/s is unable to locate the drivers. sorry for QUESTIONS RATHER THAN ANSWERS... but if you can post the make/model no of the external USB case then some answers may emerge from the list members. good luck---Venkat \ PCBUILD's List Owners: Bob Wright<[log in to unmask]> Drew Dunn<[log in to unmask]>