Event Viewer runs and an event is displayed
windows xp
There shouldn't be any problems with the device. Windows 7 is pretty good at detecting and installing older devices.
Driver Rollback
yes
Run the setup files that come with the device you're installing...
Find the drivers from the hardware manufacturer or use different hardware.
which feature of windows xp professional allows you to recover from installing the incorrect driver for a device
It could be a driver problem, try reinstalling or installing the proper drivers for your device. Also, check to make sure everything is fine with the device and your computer. If you still get an error try formating the device by going to Start > My Computer, then right click on the device and select format.
Just make sure you are installing a version that is designed for your Operating System (OS). i.e. Windows 7, Windows Millennium, Windows 2000, etc.
Set the unique device ID.
Device Manager
It normally means that the device has a problem with its drivers.