USB problem

[MadCatChiken]

Ok my USB ports have stopped recognising anything plugged into the port. But in device manager it shows them all working properly but it wont work so if i plug my internet adaptor or a joystick, it wont work so anyone got any suggestions?:computer :computer :computer

[NemesisChiken]

My suggestion to you is: STOP SCREWIN WITH YOUR COMPUTER !!

but seriously, assuming your on XP and you done the obvious like make sure the USB hub has power, unplugged and plugged everything back in, done a complete power shutdown of everything and restart ... then I would plug everything back in and go to the Control Panel and run the Add New Hardware wizard to have the system automatically re-detect the devices.

If that doesn't work, then you gotta figure out [a] what did I do to screw this up in the first place (ie. installed or changed something) and fix it or back that out, or [b] completely uninstall these USB devices from the system and re-install them.

Are you using the main USBs off the systemboard or do you have a Hub?

[MadCatChiken]

off the motherboard... but all i did was connect my mp3 player to the comp thats when it completely froze.

[MadCatChiken]

i've tried uninstalling then reinstalling them but they still wont register anything plugged into them. So atm i'm f**ked for ideas.

[DruidChiken]

The USB controller is still being detected so its showing in device manager, but u may have blown the pathways to the ports.

Looks like u may have to use a PCI USB port now if thats the case.

[MadCatChiken]

hmm can you buy those?

[DruidChiken]

hmm can you buy those?

U can get them in 4 port as well, for about £10

[MadCatChiken]

sweet yeah thats what i was thinking when i plugged my Mp3 player into my comp it must of sent a power surge or something and fried something on the Motherboard.

[MadCatChiken]

Yay the pci thing worked woooot!