USB ports not working


  1. jivannaveen
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    USB ports not working


    When a USB device such as a flash drive is plugged in, the computer does not react at all. It does not find the device nor does it show (not even as unknown) in the device list. However when I boot the computer with the device plugged in, it works fine.

    IThis may be related. I have an 'Unknown Device' that periodically pops up and then disappears. I've tried many software programs & checks but nothing can identify it. I have the latest Intel chipset drivers installed and my drivers through DriverMax are up-to-date.

    I would appreciate any help.
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  3. nate42nd
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    Windows 7 Professional x64
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    I you have not already done this, go into the BIOS (integrated peripherals) and find all USB controllers....anything that says USB on it and make sure it's enabled. For some reason, I have seen BIOSs that have certain USB function disabled be default. One was disabled on a Gigabyte board I got a few months ago. There must be some reason they have, but I would just make sure. It may be something simple like this. Hope this helps.
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  4. whest
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    XP, Vista, W7 64bit Home Premium
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    Put up your system specs and i will try and find it - not that I relish the thought.
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  6. terrykb
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    Winows XP; windows 7
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    I have an Acer Travelmate 4000. I recently set up this machine as a dual boot XP/Win 7. I recently have a problem in in 7 - the two USB ports on the side do not recogise anything although the one on the front works as normal! hen I boot in XP all three work! Any idears anyone?

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    Terry
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