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.

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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?

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have you scanned for virus and malware

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.

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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 .

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.

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