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PC problems! computer savvy people please read

01-27-2009, 04:12 PM	#1
ThinkTank Unmasked Offline --> Posts: 4,282 --> Join Date: Feb 2008	PC problems! computer savvy people please read My USB ports have stopped working. That means I cant connect my camera to my computer to upload new pictures. My mouse stopped working, but I had an adaptor and plugged it into a different hole. It wont read the memory card either, but I admit I dont know if it doesnt work or Im not doing that right. Help! Im freaking out a little bit. __________________ thinktankproduction.com

Not sure?

01-27-2009, 04:20 PM	#2
Urban Saboteur Legendary Saboteur Offline --> Posts: 2,138 --> Join Date: Apr 2007	Not sure? I'm not entirely sure TT, but aren't ports controlled by drivers? to tell them what to do? Have you checked the User control panel and the actual ports. Go to Control Panel > System > Hardware > Device Manager > USB Controllers right click and go to properties, there should be a box to see if they are configured or if there is a conflict with any of them. I'm not entirely sure what cpu you have or if at all this will help, i'm just shooting in the dark to see if it could help point the way.. Anyone else got any advice? __________________ My Sites Eternity Toys Superiorville Toy blog Urban Saboteur Stories Social Sites & Communities Facebook Flickr Tweet Me

01-27-2009, 04:23 PM	#3
Tracker Veteran Offline --> Posts: 8,288 --> Join Date: Feb 2008	have you scanned for virus and malware

01-28-2009, 07:21 AM	#4
General Jones Veteran Offline --> Posts: 345 --> Join Date: Jan 2007	Download AdAware and Malwarebytes if you are going to scan for viruses. You might also want to check the settings in you BIOS, some will allow you to enable or disable your USB ports. __________________ Chuck Norris doesn't Tea Bag. He Potato Sacks.

01-28-2009, 10:08 AM	#5
ender098 Veteran Offline --> Posts: 3,665 --> Join Date: Dec 2005	I heard there is a virus going around that hijacks the "Autoplay" files on external drives.....so like has been said, scan the PC for Virus's. Then see if you can find USB 2.0 drivers online. If that doesn't work, check your registry for the setting and see if it is set to 3 vice 4. HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE > SYSTEM > CURRENT CONTROL SET > SERVICES > USBSTOR > START > VALUE = 3 .

01-28-2009, 05:08 PM	#6
ThinkTank Unmasked Offline --> Posts: 4,282 --> Join Date: Feb 2008	thanks you guys. I will be doing the virus scan thing because the settings say all the USB ports are working fine. I get an occasional pop up saying the USB device is not recognized, but all the ports show as not having any problems. __________________ thinktankproduction.com

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01-28-2009, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by ThinkTank

thanks you guys. I will be doing the virus scan thing because the settings say all the USB ports are working fine. I get an occasional pop up saying the USB device is not recognized, but all the ports show as not having any problems.

odd

what we really need is dave to have a look at this, i'll send him the url just now and see if he can suggest anything that hasnt already been mentioned.

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01-28-2009, 10:35 PM	#8
ThinkTank Unmasked Offline --> Posts: 4,282 --> Join Date: Feb 2008	i did a virus and malware scan, got rid of all the junk it found and still nothing. The drivers are all up to date. all the ports show to be working properly and the drivers are shown to be up to date. I even used the system restore to go back to the weekend when I know it was working. I made sure the camera and cord still worked by using my wife's laptop. My camera does not need a driver to work with my operating system (Vista) and that comes straight from the Canon website. However, the USB ports WILL charge the Ipods, which is weird to me. What is BIOS? and how do I get there? (i love free tech support lol) __________________ thinktankproduction.com

Free??

01-28-2009, 10:49 PM