USB driver issues...

[tybrenis]

I have no idea what the hell is wrong with windows. It won't recognize ANY of my usb devices in any of the USB ports. The ports work fine, they'll charge my iPod etc., but when I plug in a device, windows gives me "device not recognized". EVERY TIME.

I've installed, uninstalled, reinstalled all the drivers etc. for the devices. They all have software installed. I've removed all the usb devices in safe mode and rebooted for them to be detected and no dice. I have no leads on this at all, and due to this fact I can't upload pics of my sweet mods etc... you guys are missing out on MODDING because of my piece of **** computer.

Please help! I know you guys will pull through. Thanks to all that decide to help out!

EDIT: Also, wtf is up with my firefox. It seems like javascript buttons don't work. I'll be about to pay for something with paypal, and I hit submit, and it just does nothing. Same with myspace buttons, I can't set default pictures, update my profile, etc. It works in IExplorer.

[.Maleficus.]

Hmm....

Maybe, try plugging in the device, going to the Device Manager, find the yellow ?'s, right click them, and try installing a generic Windows driver for them. Sorry dude, but that's all I got.

[Eclecticos]

You can use the Device Manager to scan for your USB Devices.

1. Click Start, and then click Run.
2. Type Devmgmt.msc in the Open box, and then click OK.
3. On the Action menu, click Scan for hardware changes. This causes Windows to recognize new devices.
4. Close Device Manager and Control Panel.

[tybrenis]

Hey guys,

Thanks for the try, but neither worked. The thing is, there are no yellow question marks next to the usb port drivers in device manager. Also, I tried scanning for hardware changes, and it actually detected my camera, told me the model number, but then it said "an error occurred installing the drivers blah blah blah, your device may not work properly". And it didn't.

+rep to you both

[jdbnsn]

I have had similar issues with my zen, try running custom windows update with a device plugged in and see if it finds it and updates. Also, try going into device manager, uninstalling any usb devices and try plugging them back in to autoinstall

[Eclecticos]

Here is another possible fix.

Another Option:
If it worked before on that windows installation, you may want to do a system restore.
I'd only do that if the drivers continue to fail.

Start/Programs/Accessories/System Tools/System Restore. Click the Restore My Computer to an earlier time, next.

[tybrenis]

Thanks guys,

tried all that, tried your link eck, followed everything, no dice.

[jdbnsn]

Try disabling your USB devices in BIOS and then rebooting, enable them again and see if that works.

[Moofaa]

Starting to sound like a hardware issue at this point.

[tybrenis]

Thanks guys,

Still no luck. I don't think its a hardware problem, it worked fine before I reinstalled windows. Also, the devices I am trying to add all work fine on another computer. Also, thanks for the thread rename, whichever mod did that for me... lol