Question : usb mass storage device

windows xp computer no longer recognizes usb mass storage device

finished cleaning out viruses / spyware

when stick in usb drive, makes a noise through the speaker
but under "device manager"  usb drive is called "mass storage device"

do I need to download a driver

Answer : usb mass storage device

Your question has been well answered here, but I just have one other thing to add after reading your other question:
http://www.experts-exchange.com/Q_24333410.html

A lot of viruses are actually spread FROM Flash Drives because of the way Windows automatically tries to open the contents when you insert one.  While you are scanning your system for viruses, also scan your flash drive(s) and all other media such as CDs or DVDs you have created in the last while, because they too could have infected files on them.
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