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USB Port problem with Windows 7

  • 19-05-2014 10:10PM
    #1
    amcdo09
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8 ✭


    So I switched from Windows 8.1 down to Windows 7 today because I didn't like Windows 8.1. But anyway, I downgraded ok and the only problem I have now is that my USB 3.0 ports don't seem to work. None of them. I checked all the connections in my motherboard and everything is connected. What could the problem be guys?


Comments

  • #2
    Lundar.
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 120 ✭✭Lundar.


    sounds like a driver issue, usb3 usually have a separate motherboard driver


  • #3
    PropJoe10
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,526 ✭✭✭PropJoe10


    Check in Device Manager ( Windows Key + Pause/Break together, click on Device Manager on the left) and see if there's anything with an exclamation mark. If there is, you'll need the driver for it.


  • #4
    stevenmu
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 9,688 Mod ✭✭✭✭stevenmu


    Windows 7 doesn't support USB 3 out of the box, you'll need to first make sure Windows 7 is completely up to date, and then find a USB 3 driver from your motherboard manufacturer.


  • #5
    Agent Smith
    Moderators, Regional East Moderators Posts: 21,505 Mod ✭✭✭✭Agent Smith


    Had the exact same problem when i downgraded the G/F's Laptop.


    You may not be able to get windows 7 drivers for the USB ports, But try and install the Windows 8 Drivers for 7 seemed to work for hers


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