Receiving data from a USB device in C or C++

Question

I need a list of all plugged in USB devices and have the user select one to let the console application receive any data the USB device sends.

I can then start playing a

Answer 1

Here's something to get you started:

• Universal Serial Bus Revision 3.2 Specification - it's a bit long, but a good read if you want to get into USB. It explains everything about how USB works.
• The USB section at MSDN

And for crying out loud update to an OS that's not from the last millenium. I hear Linux has great support for USB.