Not sure is the belkin usb 2.0 lighted travel hub compatable with windows vista

It looks like Belkin stop support on certain models of Belkin, even thou you don't state the version model. But if you have a chance, visit this microsoft website which explain that it's not compatible with Windows 8.1

http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/compatibility/CompatCenter/ProductDetailsViewer?Name=Belkin%20N%20USB%20Wireless%20Network%20Adapter&vendor=Belkin&ModelOrVersion=F5D8053&Type=Hardware&tempOsid=Windows+8.1

It is compatible: http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/compatibility/CompatCenter/ProductDetailsViewer?Name=Belkin%20F5L009%20USB%20Hub&vendor=Belkin&Locale=1033%2C2057%2C3081%2C4105%2C16393&BreadCrumbPath=Belkin%20F5L009&LastSearchTerm=Belkin%2BF5L009&Type=Hardware&tempOsid=Windows%208.1

Try opening device manager (Windows Key + X then select device manager from the dropdown) Find your device: Look under "unknown devices" or "universal serial bus controllers", right click and select update driver software.

No, this product is not compatible with Windows 7 - 64 bit. It is compatible with Vista 32 bit computers. however u have a similar adapter which is compatible with Vista 64 bit, and Windows 7 - 64 bit you can use part F5U257 (USB-to-Serial Adapter).

can you confirm if it is F5U409?
If so the solution would be to install windows vista drivers. in belkin site it says that windows 32bit are compatible with the adapter.

http://en-us-support.belkin.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/590/~/is-the-f5u409-usb-pda-adapter-compatible-with-vista-64-bit%3F

maybe not compatible

I just had the same problem and was able to figure our a permanent fix.Judging by the date of you post, I'm guessing you've already remedied this problem one way or another. But just in case you haven't or someone else is having the same problem, I'll go ahead and post what to do. First, make sure you leave the USB hub plugged in right now so that Device Manager lists what it thinks is the Bluetooth device. Go into Control Manager > Hardware & Sound > Device Manager. Right click on Bluetooth device that is showing up in error. From the dropdown box, select Properties. Click the Driver Tab. Click Uninstall. Check "Delete the driver software for this device." Click OK. Unplug your USB hub for a few seconds, then plug it back in. Windows should now recognize it as a "Generic USB hub." You should be good to go. Just remember not to install that update again or try to update the driver for the Generic USB hub. If you do, you'll end up with the same problem. I hope this helps someone out there.

if Win7-64 is installing this hub as a "Broadcom Bluetooth Device" or some such nonsense, heres a fix that has FINALLY worked for me...
START > CONTROL PANEL > HARDWARE AND SOUND > Device Manager.
Plug in your hub, and when it pops up under bluetooth radios with an error, right click, then select properties.
Under properties, select the DRIVER tab, then select UPDATE DRIVER.
It should prompt you to choose between "Search Automatically..." or "Browse my computer..."
Choose "Browse my computer for driver software."
It should bring up a location box to search, but there should be an option below the box that says "Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer."
Select this option.
This will bring up a list of drivers available.
UNCHECK the "Show compatible hardware" box!!!!!!!
Then browse until you see (Generic USB Hub). Select the first driver on this list and it will work.
The windows generic driver file that works with my hub is in:
C:\Windows\system32\drivers\usbhub.sys
If the above solution doesn't work, you can try to navigate to this specific driver file during a manual installation. Good luck.

Download the Drivers For Vista 64 Bit From
www.belkin.com/support

Step 1 : Right Click on the exe File And select Properties

Step 2 : Click The Compatibility Tab

Step 3 : Select Run this Program in compatibity mode For Win Vista SP1

Step 4 : Click Apply

Step 5 : Now try to install it

The hub draws it power from the computer and cannot deliver enough power for the devices connected to the hub.
Does the Belkin hub have a power socket? If so get a power adapter for it. If this isn't available then purchase a powered USB hub to use with the computer.

Hello,

I'm sorry to tell you your hub cannot be fixed. I have one just like it and have taken these things apart and repaired simple factory errors as loose wires and the such.

You should get yourself another Targus brand USB hub. They are good and quite reliable

Regards,
Worldvet.