Fix USB Ports Not Working in Windows 10

Fix USB Ports Not Working in Windows 10

Having trouble with your USB devices not being recognized in Windows 10, tried all different USB ports on the computer or laptop and still no populating the USB device? I will show you the first step in fixing this common error Unknown Device. USB Flash drive and other USB devices are very useful so to lose the ability to use this devices because of an issue with the Universal Serial Bus (USB) devices. Troubleshooting this issue cannot be simpler, disconnect the USB device from the computer and type in the search windows “troubleshooting” open that windows tool and click “Hardware and Sound” then look for “Hardware and Devices” and click it to open that program. Let that program diagnose the issue and look for corrupt and missing drivers. It should find and fix the USB fault and ask you to reboot. Once rebooted, hopefully you issue should be resolved, if not then you need to move on to more advanced repair.

Try plugging device into back of the USB Port, also try reinstalling Motherboard Chipset drivers.

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[DaveUssell]

Not helpful at all. How can I use this method when my USB ports are not working when my mouse and keyboard are USB and do not work? What am I missing here?

[retnuh]

Okay, I recently had this problem too, and for the people this isn’t working for, this may be the solution. Open up your computer, and near the ram sticks, check for any unplugged cords, mine was green, so if I were you, I’d look for a green one, if that’s unplugged, plug it back in. And boom, it should work! I’m not one to ask for likes, but if someone sees, can you like it? So people having this problem can fix it.

[monFURY]

My computer doesn’t even make the sound when u plug in or unplug the usb device

[suecarter]

I've spent far too much time trying to sort out the issue "USB port not being recognised, Windows 10". Searched online and this morning thought I'd try YouTube and there you were. You, via the troubleshooting suggestion, have talked me through it and hey presto, my USB ports are now recognised. Thank you - so very pleased.

[Jokamutta]

I don't have the Yellow triangle, but every time I plug in my USB 3.0 it wont recognize it! It does not even make any sound, but USB 2.0 works fine.

[MissKelz]

Where can you install USB device drivers? My Windows 10 says it's missing but it fails to fix in Troubleshooting :(

[crossbow]

If you have issue where usb works but it stops working soon after, go to edit power plan > change advanced power settings > USB settings > USB selective suspend setting > if it's enabled it will try and turn your usbs off to conserve power but can fault and think a port isn't being used, now just disable it.


- like if it helped so it can help more people

[MrTokinedz]

My computer still does not recognize the USB port, despite going through all of your steps...

[tyoga]

Ok i figured out something new. I gave up and was ready to take my
laptop apart and I was doing so. I was hoping to disconnect and
reconnect usb card but instead. I was able to fix the issue much
easier. I have done all kinds of troubleshooting mention in all these
videos but none mention this. I did do a bios reset and factory default
in bios. This did not work either. When taking apart laptop, I
disconnected the CMOS batter connection from the Motherboard and waiting
for like a minute then reconnected. Laptop restarted twice before
going into windows. I plugged in my External USB mouse and immediately
it said new device found. Boom fixed :D Good luck y'all

[TeaxYT]

Windows removed the Hardware and Devices troubleshooter

[cassandranichols]

Just had to say thank you. This was a quick and easy fix and my computer reads my hard drive now!

[gzooks]

Britec09: Can't thank you enough. I spent 1-1/2 agonizing hours with a techie from Windows who took over my computer remotely & couldn't solve the problem. Ten minutes after watching your video I fixed it myself.

[Venshudnb]

When I open ‘Hardware & Sound’ in troubleshooting, ‘device’ isn’t even a option to click on mine. When I try forcing it to do it through cmd, it says ‘windows online troubleshooting service is disabled’ 😭 HELP

[nymphus]

Please could you answer, the troubleshooting section doesn't have the Hadware and Devices option, there's only keyboard and audio and audio recording and stuff like printer

[Naladra]

I have tried every video on Youtube for error 10, this one was the only one who helped me.

[HungryBoyYears]

hey, like other recent comments, i can't find the "devices" option under the hardware and sound menu. Is it due to a newer version of Windows? Do you have an alternative idea for the issue?

[cwallace]

it didn't work for me. i have an error saying "The last USB device you connected to this computer malfuntioned, and Windows does not recognize Someone please help

[Avoiderrors]

hey Brian so you finally upgraded to win 10?

[joker]

This video is like going to the mechanic and him saying "Oh you have a check engine light? Better go to a mechanic."

[tearlach]

That's great but what happens if after doing that last steps, in the last step you recommend the ocmputer did not find any updates for the drivers because they were all updated. When I connect my external memories, they are not detected, nor the sound that's being plugged in is made. Any suggestions?