Sometimes When i plug in a usb device my computer instantly restarts, can anyone help? Here are my computer specs:
cOMPUTER sPECS:
MotherBoard: Gigabyte: GA-MA785GM-US2H
Cpu: AMD Phenom II x4 920 Processor
Memory: 2 X COrsair CM2x2048-6400C5
Netowrk adapter: Realtek pcie gbe family controller
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 8600 GT 1024 MB
Sound: Reaktek High Definition Audio
HardDrive: Seagate ST3250410AS
Thanks!
its cause by a short. is it the same device everytime? or same slot?
ive had it before and it was a faulty pen drive.
however (and youll lol at this) im forever plugging usb devices into my ethernet socket on my mac as they are next to each other.. it fits perfectly.. and often causes a restartbut im sure your not as silly as me
it's both my slots, it happens randomly sometimes i plug it in, it works, then other times it just restarts
Run a virus scan and check whether your USB device - I presume it is a pendrive - is infected. Your computer also needs to be scanned and cleaned.
If after this the problem persists, check your ports with any good pendrive. If it is OK then one can suspect the problem pendrive is faulty. I would backup all data in it , full format it and check again to be doubly sure.
What kind of USB device are you plugging into it?
How long is the USB cable?
Does it happen with fornt case USB ports as well as the Rear USB ports on the MB?
im trying to plug in my ipod touch, it's around 2 feet long, it only happens in the front
Try touching the bare metal in the rear of the case before and as you insert the USB. It sounds like a short in the front panel USN connectors.
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