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USB ports have stopped working

  • 12-04-2012 12:31pm
    #1
    Kashkai
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,399 ✭✭✭


    The USB ports on my pc that handle my webcam, printer and the spare one that I use for plugging in usb drives have stopped working.

    I'm running Windows XP and I tried the built in trouble shooter but that didn't solve the problem.

    Has anyone any suggestion how to get them going again?

    Thanks


Comments

  • #2
    Duggy747
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,295 ✭✭✭✭Duggy747


    Control Panel -> System -> Hardware -> Device Manager

    See if there's any yellow triangles beside the USB drivers towards the bottom.


  • #3
    Kashkai
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,399 ✭✭✭Kashkai


    All of the usb hubs state that "this device is working properly"


  • #4
    bonzodog2
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,285 ✭✭✭bonzodog2


    If its a desktop PC, worth checking/reseating any cables for ports that are not coming straight off the mobo, e.g. front panel ports. If its a PCI card, reseat that also.


  • #5
    LukeQuietus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 160 ✭✭LukeQuietus


    I have this same problem. USB speakers on my laptop just suddenly stop working after and I need to restart. Or 2 of the 3 USBs will work but not all at the same time. And before anyone says it's virus it's not. I scan with Malwarebyte's, MSE, Iobit AWC (for reg cleaning and general system care) and HijackThis every week.

    I'd suggest updating your BIOS if it's a well known / well supported computer make


  • #6
    riclad
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,184 ✭✭✭riclad


    Try booting from a linux cd,eg mint.
    if usb ports works ,do a windows reinstall, use option, use existing format ,do not format drive,otherwise you,ll lose all data ,music etc.
    there may be some files deleted, to do with usb support.IF if its a pc,
    see if usb cables inside are loose.


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