My pc cannot detect usb

Asked By tarajean 0 points N/A Posted on - 03/06/2012

Can anyone tell me what is going on with my pc. It works out fine but just recently it no longer detects any kind of usb that i am plugging in. I tried scanning though hoping that it is just some kind of a virus, but it ain't. How can I fix this problem?

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Answered By Amoyo Augustin 25 points N/A #126897

My pc cannot detect usb

1. Ensure that your Windows is up-to-date. There are some updates on USB connections on Windows.

2. Check if your BIOS is updated as it plays a major role on your computer system.

3. Ensure that the USB drivers are installed correctly.

4. Run the SFC command to replace the missing Windows file if you are running Windows XP.

5. Ensure that your running an updated antivirus and anti spyware.

 

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Answered By markanthonyrramirez 0 points N/A #126898

My pc cannot detect usb

Hi Tarajean,

Try reinstalling the USB controller of your Operating system,this steps almost applies on all windows os platform.

To remove and reinstall the USB controller, just follow these steps.

1. For Windows XP: Click Start,click Run, type sysdm.cpl in the open box, and then click OK.

    For Windows 7: Click Start and directly type in the open box sysdm.cpl, and click the sysdm.cpl

2. Next, Click the Hardware tab.

3.Click the device manager button.

4. Expand the Universal Bus Controllers

5. RIght click every device under Universal Bus Controllers node, and then click uninstall to remove them one at a time.

6.Restart the computer and reinstall the USB controllers,same as uninstalling.

7. Plug in the removable USB storage device, and then test to make sure that the issue is resolved.

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Answered By Sharath Reddy 590495 points N/A #325756

My pc cannot detect usb

If this is the problem, try connecting the USB device on another computer and see if the problem follows. If the device is detected there but it cannot be detected on your computer, try using first the System File Checker utility. Press the Windows key + R to bring up the “Run” dialog then type without quotes “sfc /scannow” then hit Enter.

Insert your Windows setup CD or DVD on your optical driver when you are prompted then continue. Wait until the process is complete. When it is finished, restart the computer. If the problem continues, try updating your operating system to the latest Service Pack. For Windows XP, download Windows XP Service Pack 3. This is the latest and last Service Pack update for Microsoft Windows XP.

For Windows Vista, download Windows Vista Service Pack 2. This is the latest and last Service Pack update for Microsoft Windows Vista. For Windows 7, download Windows 7 Service Pack 1. This is the latest and only Service Pack update for Microsoft Windows 7. For Windows 8, update to Windows 8.1 from the Windows Store.

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