Dell Notebgook won't detect MIFI 2200 when it's attached via USB cable

[Roadboss]

We purchased a MIFI 2200 to enable broadband access for our desktop and two notebooks.  Technical has helped me so that all three can access the broadband thru the MIFI 2200, however, one notebook can not recognize the MIFI 2200 when it is plugged in with the USB cable.  I need the plug in capability to do Microsoft Updates and other applications which validate against my notebook .  I can not eliminate my land line until this is resolved, can anyone help me?

[DaveMertz]

I solved what is perhaps a similar problem with my Dell laptop communicating with the MiFi via USB:  http://forums.vzw.com/t5/Broadband-Netbook-MiFi-Devices/MiFi-2200-not-working-via-USB/td-p/59544

Dave