The Little Guy Posted December 12, 2008 Share Posted December 12, 2008 OK, here's the story: I was using my Plug and Play mouse I get up to help someone with something, come back move my mouse and its no longer working. I unplug it wait a few seconds, and plug it back in. I get the Error message "Device not Recognized" balloon. If I plug in my External Hard Drive, the HD's light comes on, but it doesn't show up in "My Computer", also I can feel the Drives inside it spinning. Anyone know how to fix this problem? Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/136735-usb-device-not-recognized/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
ngreenwood6 Posted December 12, 2008 Share Posted December 12, 2008 Try restarting the computer. If that doesn't work try another usb port Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/136735-usb-device-not-recognized/#findComment-714095 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Little Guy Posted December 12, 2008 Author Share Posted December 12, 2008 I restarted the computer 2 times, each time removing all power sources. It works in one port, but the other two... nothing. Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/136735-usb-device-not-recognized/#findComment-714096 Share on other sites More sharing options...
corbin Posted December 12, 2008 Share Posted December 12, 2008 Sounds like two bum USB ports.... Depending on what's wrong, there might not be a way to fix it. Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/136735-usb-device-not-recognized/#findComment-714247 Share on other sites More sharing options...
.josh Posted December 13, 2008 Share Posted December 13, 2008 That's a sure sign of an impending motherboard failure. I give your computer 1, 2 weeks tops, before it dies. Better call the make a wish foundation. Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/136735-usb-device-not-recognized/#findComment-714660 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Little Guy Posted December 13, 2008 Author Share Posted December 13, 2008 OK, so I have a second hard drive. Last time I used that hard drive the port worked. After switching them and plugging the mouse back in to that port, I found that, that hard drive as well didn't recognize it. This brings me to the conclusion that it isn't Windows fault, its the ports. Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/136735-usb-device-not-recognized/#findComment-714816 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mchl Posted December 13, 2008 Share Posted December 13, 2008 To be entirely sure it's not OS, try booting some linux from CD, and see if it sees those ports. Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/136735-usb-device-not-recognized/#findComment-714826 Share on other sites More sharing options...
corillo181 Posted December 13, 2008 Share Posted December 13, 2008 my guess is that the usb was installed witht he wrong settings. right click mycomputer->manage->device manager->usb ports-> right click the usb with a question mark and uninstall it, than plug it back in. Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/136735-usb-device-not-recognized/#findComment-714833 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Little Guy Posted December 13, 2008 Author Share Posted December 13, 2008 my guess is that the usb was installed witht he wrong settings. right click mycomputer->manage->device manager->usb ports-> right click the usb with a question mark and uninstall it, than plug it back in. I have uninstalled all USB ports, and it's not working... 1. Click Start. Click Run. Type cmd and press OK. 2. Type “set DEVMGR_SHOW_DETAILS=1″ (without quotation marks) and press Enter. 3. Type “set DEVMGR_SHOW_NONPRESENT_DEVICES=1″ (without quotation marks) and Press Enter. 4. Type “start devmgmt.msc” (without quotation marks) and click press Enter. 5. Click View. Click Show hidden devices. 6. Click “+” to expand Imaging devices, Unknown devices and USB devices. 7. Are there any USB devices and unknown devices (including grayed out devices)? If so, please right click it and click Uninstall. Found Here: http://www.hat.net/geeky/node/221 my guess is that the usb was installed witht he wrong settings. right click mycomputer->manage->device manager->usb ports-> right click the usb with a question mark and uninstall it, than plug it back in. Any Linux downloads that are small? Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/136735-usb-device-not-recognized/#findComment-714845 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mchl Posted December 13, 2008 Share Posted December 13, 2008 Define small. Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/136735-usb-device-not-recognized/#findComment-714857 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Little Guy Posted December 13, 2008 Author Share Posted December 13, 2008 I guess 0 - 60GB Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/136735-usb-device-not-recognized/#findComment-714860 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mchl Posted December 13, 2008 Share Posted December 13, 2008 If it's up to 60GB, then anything Try this maybe. http://damnsmalllinux.org/ Note: I've never used it. Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/136735-usb-device-not-recognized/#findComment-714874 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Little Guy Posted December 14, 2008 Author Share Posted December 14, 2008 NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!! I get the same thing :'( Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/136735-usb-device-not-recognized/#findComment-714903 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dropfaith Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 check if they are connected right ive had this issue once before aftwer i moved and the wires somehow got loose (mind you those were for added usb ports from my case ) all my other ways have been listed hrmm Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/136735-usb-device-not-recognized/#findComment-714939 Share on other sites More sharing options...
.josh Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 That's a sure sign of an impending motherboard failure. I give your computer 1, 2 weeks tops, before it dies. Better call the make a wish foundation. Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/136735-usb-device-not-recognized/#findComment-714947 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Little Guy Posted December 14, 2008 Author Share Posted December 14, 2008 Is it possible that my mouse is breaking the pins or something? Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/136735-usb-device-not-recognized/#findComment-714962 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ngreenwood6 Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 It sounds to me like the port just went bad. It happens just like anything can just stop working. If you are in need of usb ports you can buy either a usb hub which makes 1 port 4 ports or you can order a usb pci card and put it in the computer. Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/136735-usb-device-not-recognized/#findComment-715523 Share on other sites More sharing options...
aximbigfan Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 Do you have an extension cable hooked up to the USB device? I had the same problem. It was caused by a USB extension cable. Chris Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/136735-usb-device-not-recognized/#findComment-715527 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Little Guy Posted December 15, 2008 Author Share Posted December 15, 2008 Do you have an extension cable hooked up to the USB device? I had the same problem. It was caused by a USB extension cable. Chris Nope it was direct Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/136735-usb-device-not-recognized/#findComment-715561 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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