Computer Not Recognizing my DS

It may be a driver issue. You will need to install drivers for your computer to recognize the action replay.

make sure your usb cord is plugged in to your DSi AR and computer. **do not have the AR plugged in to the DSi.
then put the AR's CD ROM in.
you go to start menu.
type in device manager.
right click Dsi AR...
click the driver tab.
click update driver.
click browse computer.
then check the box [subfolders].
BROWSE.
find DSi CD ROM folder.
and voila! :D
it should work

You will need to download the latest drivers for your device.
You can also download an unidentified device installer

You have to enter the game code which is located on the lower left hand corner of the top screen.

Connect itto the computer and add pokemon platinum with the master code of the version you have

i have the same problem

Go here: http://www.datelcustomerservice.com/product_help/NDS_ARDS_Help.html#WinXP. Scroll down to "Q: My Action Replay is not being recognized by the Code Manager Software, it just says waiting for DS in the left window; what do I do?" click that and read & follow the steps carefully.

try changing the port of your usb

CD is in drive: Plug in the DS and turn it on (going to the update screen on the DS), this -might- prompt you about a new software that has been plugged in and ask you to install the drivers for the "NDSLink" With the CD in the drive, it will find the drivers for the NDSLink

Wire Wiped Clean: It isn't the wire that needs cleaning but it's the pins, if the Pins need cleaning use an alcohol solution (Damp, not soaking). Otherwise pinch the wire and run your fingers across it to straighten the wires within the cord without pulling (pull too hard and you'll rip the wires) Though do note that exposed wires are not a good thing. If you received your cord with exposed wires, return the Action Replay and its accessories promptly and get a new one.

DS is Open: Again, your DS needs to be on in order for the computer to recognize that it's plugged in. It's the Action Replay that the Code Manager on the computer talks to, not the DS. The Action Replay needs an electrical current going through it to tell the computer that it's turned on. DS on = Action Replay on.

Other possibilities that are not explained: Did you happen to drop the Action Replay? Damage from falls is completely possible and ruins the state of the Action Replay, causing it to come lose easily or not work properly. I have needed to replace my Action Replay due to these accidents before.

Where was this Action Replay bought? If you bought it from a exchange store, you might have gotten a DS that was damaged before you got it (It happens), so if it is not too late, return it, and get a new one (Depending on the price difference between new and used in your area, for me it was a $5 difference)

IF you are running Vista 64, the issue is the driver on the disk is incompatible, thus the pc will never see the ds. However, I have found a workaround. First make sure the DS is on and plugged in and the Action replay Manager is launched. On the DS click on the mouse so it should read updating software. Then, go into device Manager via the Control Panel, there you will see NDS and an exclamation mark. Right click and choose to update the driver or properties. Then choose Browse My computer for driver software... then let me pick from a list... then fo the manufacturer shoose: Standard USB Host Controller and for the Model choose Unknown. It will pick it up instantlly. Voila.. Good Luck! and what a pain!! V

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