Various USB devices not starting with Windows

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When I boot up my computer some of my USB devices, currently my Edimax AC1200 WiFi adapter and my ASUS BT400 bluetooth radio, don't turn on until I remove them and plug them back in. I've tried reinstalling the drivers, using different USB ports, and disabling the option to let windows shut down the USB root hubs and the WiFi radio to save power (the BT radio didn't have that option). No luck. Any help I can get with this would be greatly appreciated
 

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Does it happen only after a cold boot?
On BIOS, is fast boot enabled?
 

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I have the same problem with my Razer kraken 7.1 v2 headset. In order for them to work i have to unplug them and then replug them to get them to work.
 

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Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1
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AMD FX 8350
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G-Skill Sniper Series 16 GB
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Does it happen only after a cold boot?
On BIOS, is fast boot enabled?


It happens after any boot, and fast boot is not enabled. I've figured out though, that having fewer USB devices plugged in at startup allows all my devices to start, however this is still a bit of a problem itself being limited like that.
 

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Laptop
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Lenovo
OS
Windows 7 Home Premium x64
CPU
i5-3210m
Memory
8GB
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Intel HD 4000
Hard Drives
1TB ST1000LM024 HN-M101MBB
Antivirus
AVG Antivirus Free
Browser
Mozilla Firefox
Do you perhaps have a setting in BIOS that may be the culprit?

As it stands right now, it sounds like a power issue, but if this is a desktop it shouldn't be the case. If it is you need a good quility USB powered hub.

You could try USBDeview and remove all devices then reboot the computer. You may not have keyboard/mouse ability after this so a PS/2 mouse would be nice to have. Or just remove all the USB devices and do a hard power off by pressing and holding power, wait 30 seconds and boot again. Make a system restore point first. I don't know if this will fix your issue, but it's worth a shot.

View any installed/connected USB device on your system

Have you read Event Viewer?

Do you notice in the taskbar your WIFI taking a while to get a connection?
 

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PC/Desktop
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate x64
I asked about the Fast boot as it disable I/O (USB, Lan etc) till login screen.
Are you sure it's disabled?
 

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System One System Two

  • Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
    custom build
    OS
    Windows 7 HP 64
    CPU
    i5 6600K - 800MHz to 4200MHz
    Motherboard
    GA-Z170-HD3P
    Memory
    4+4G GSkill DDR4 3000
    Graphics Card(s)
    IG - Intel 530
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Samsung 226BW
    Screen Resolution
    1680x1050
    Hard Drives
    (1) -1 SM951 – 128GB M.2 AHCI PCIe SSD drive for Windows 7 and Lubuntu
    (2) -1 WD SATA 3 - 1T for Data
    (3) -1 WD SATA 3 - 1T for backup
    PSU
    Thermaltake 450W TR2 gold
    Keyboard
    Old and good Chicony mechanical keyboard
    Mouse
    Logitech mX performance - 9 buttons (had to disable some)
    Internet Speed
    500Mb/s
    Browser
    Firefox 64
    Other Info
    TinyWall firewall
  • Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model Number
    Asus Q550LF
    OS
    Windows 7 Pro
    CPU
    i7-4500U 800MHz to 3.0GHz
    Motherboard
    Asus Q550LF
    Memory
    (4+4)G DDR3 1600
    Graphics Card(s)
    IG intel 4400 + NVIDIA GeForce GT 745M
    Sound Card
    Realtek
    Monitor(s) Displays
    LG Display LP156WF4-SPH1
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1080
    Hard Drives
    BX500 120G SSD for Windows and programs +
    1T HDD for data
    Internet Speed
    500 Mb/s
    Browser
    Firefox
    Other Info
    TinyWall firewall
Does the Edimax AC1200 WiFi adapter have a built in battery. I have a Netgear MR1100 mobile broadband modem, with an internal battery, that can use a USB3 port for connection & I had problems getting it to connect on start up & I found that if I started the modem first & at a certain stage then start the computer it would connect properly.

I have now decided to connect it via the Ethernet connection as the modem has a port for that & it works a lot better & I use the USB connection on the modem to charge the battery from it's external battery charger.
 

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Self built using existing case
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Intel i5 3570 3.4Ghz Ivy Bridge SKT 1155 quad core
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Gigabyte Z77-HD3 SKT 1155 2xSata 3, 4x USB 3.0
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G-Skill Rip Jaws 16Gb (8x2) DDR3 -1600 PC3 12800 CL 10 red
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Gigabyte NVIDIA GT610 1Gb DDR3 810/1200 PCI-E 2.0 Silent
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NVIDIA High Definition & Realtech High Definition Audio
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2 x Philips 226V4L 16:9 aspect ratio
Screen Resolution
1920 x 1080 HD
Hard Drives
Samsung 840 Pro 256gb SSD, SATA 3.
Hitachi Touro Portable 1tb, USB 3.0 HDD used for image b/ups.
PSU
Corsair VS450
Case
Codeng
Cooling
PSU fan & CPU fan
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Logitech
Mouse
Logitech Wireless trackball M570
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Wireless 3G. 3mg down & 550kb up.
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Bitdefender Internet Security 2020
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Opera (Current Version) & Firefox
Other Info
MS Office 2013 Pro. Davis weather station software. MGE Nova 600 avr UPS.
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