{"id":1394,"date":"2024-09-04T13:17:52","date_gmt":"2024-09-04T13:17:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oursglobal.com\/blog\/?p=1394"},"modified":"2025-02-05T12:38:35","modified_gmt":"2025-02-05T12:38:35","slug":"how-to-fix-usb-device-recognition-issues","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oursglobal.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-usb-device-recognition-issues\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Fix USB Device Recognition Issues?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<label class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">In this article<\/label>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #0a0a0a;color:#0a0a0a\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #0a0a0a;color:#0a0a0a\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oursglobal.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-usb-device-recognition-issues\/#Below_are_9_Steps_to_Fix_USB_Device_Recognition_Issues\" >Below are 9 Steps to Fix USB Device Recognition Issues:<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oursglobal.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-usb-device-recognition-issues\/#1_Check_Physical_Connections\" >1. Check Physical Connections<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oursglobal.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-usb-device-recognition-issues\/#2_Restart_Your_Computer\" >2. Restart Your Computer<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oursglobal.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-usb-device-recognition-issues\/#3_Update_or_Reinstall_Drivers\" >3. Update or Reinstall Drivers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oursglobal.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-usb-device-recognition-issues\/#4_Check_for_Windows_Updates\" >4. Check for Windows Updates<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oursglobal.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-usb-device-recognition-issues\/#5_Disable_USB_Selective_Suspend\" >5. Disable USB Selective Suspend<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oursglobal.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-usb-device-recognition-issues\/#6_Check_for_Hardware_Issues\" >6. Check for Hardware Issues<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oursglobal.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-usb-device-recognition-issues\/#7_Perform_a_System_Scan\" >7. Perform a System Scan<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oursglobal.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-usb-device-recognition-issues\/#8_Reset_USB_Controllers\" >8. Reset USB Controllers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oursglobal.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-usb-device-recognition-issues\/#9_Use_the_Hardware_and_Devices_Troubleshooter\" >9. Use the Hardware and Devices Troubleshooter<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oursglobal.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-usb-device-recognition-issues\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Introduction<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">If your computer fails to recognize a USB device, the issue could stem from various problems from simple connection troubles to more complex driver or system malfunctions. The steps outlined below can help you identify the root cause and resolve the problem to restore your device&#8217;s functionality.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Below_are_9_Steps_to_Fix_USB_Device_Recognition_Issues\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Below are 9 Steps to Fix USB Device Recognition Issues:<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Check_Physical_Connections\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>1. Check Physical Connections<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1396\" src=\"https:\/\/www.oursglobal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Check-Physical-Connections.jpg\" alt=\"Check Physical Connections\" width=\"659\" height=\"439\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oursglobal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Check-Physical-Connections.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.oursglobal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Check-Physical-Connections-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.oursglobal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Check-Physical-Connections-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.oursglobal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Check-Physical-Connections-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 659px) 100vw, 659px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Begin with the basics. Ensure that your USB device is properly connected to your computer.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Reinsert the USB Device:<\/strong> Disconnect and reconnect the USB device to ensure it is securely attached.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Try a Different Port:<\/strong> Plug the device into another USB port to determine if the issue is with a specific port.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Restart_Your_Computer\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>2. Restart Your Computer<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1397\" src=\"https:\/\/www.oursglobal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Restart-Your-Computer.png\" alt=\"Restart Your Computer\" width=\"667\" height=\"426\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oursglobal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Restart-Your-Computer.png 390w, https:\/\/www.oursglobal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Restart-Your-Computer-300x192.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 667px) 100vw, 667px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Sometimes a simple restart can resolve connectivity issues.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Reboot Your System:<\/strong> Save any open work and restart your computer. Check if the USB device is recognized upon reboot.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Update_or_Reinstall_Drivers\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>3. Update or Reinstall Drivers<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1398\" src=\"https:\/\/www.oursglobal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Update-or-Reinstall-Drivers.jpg\" alt=\"Update or Reinstall Drivers\" width=\"672\" height=\"452\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oursglobal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Update-or-Reinstall-Drivers.jpg 575w, https:\/\/www.oursglobal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Update-or-Reinstall-Drivers-300x202.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 672px) 100vw, 672px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Outdated or corrupted drivers are a common cause of USB recognition problems.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Update Drivers:<\/strong><\/span>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Open <strong>Device Manager<\/strong> (search for it in the Start menu).<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Expand the <strong>Universal Serial Bus controllers<\/strong> section.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Right-click the problematic device and select <strong>Update driver<\/strong>.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Choose <strong>Search automatically for updated driver software<\/strong>.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Reinstall Drivers:<\/strong><\/span>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">In <strong>Device Manager<\/strong>, right-click the USB device and select <strong>Uninstall device<\/strong>.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Disconnect the USB device and restart your computer.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Reconnect the USB device to prompt Windows to reinstall the driver automatically.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Check_for_Windows_Updates\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>4. Check for Windows Updates<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1399\" src=\"https:\/\/www.oursglobal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Check-for-Windows-Updates.jpg\" alt=\"Check for Windows Updates\" width=\"670\" height=\"408\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oursglobal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Check-for-Windows-Updates.jpg 744w, https:\/\/www.oursglobal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Check-for-Windows-Updates-300x183.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 670px) 100vw, 670px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Ensure your operating system is up to date as updates can address USB-related issues.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Update Windows:<\/strong><\/span>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Go to <strong>Settings<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Update &amp; Security<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Windows Update<\/strong>.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Click <strong>Check for updates<\/strong> and install any available updates.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Disable_USB_Selective_Suspend\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>5. Disable USB Selective Suspend<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.oursglobal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Disable-USB-Selective-Suspend.png\" alt=\"Disable USB Selective Suspend\" width=\"608\" height=\"476\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oursglobal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Disable-USB-Selective-Suspend.png 400w, https:\/\/www.oursglobal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Disable-USB-Selective-Suspend-300x235.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 608px) 100vw, 608px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">The USB Selective Suspend feature can sometimes interfere with USB device recognition.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Adjust Power Settings:<\/strong><\/span>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Open <strong>Control Panel<\/strong> and go to <strong>Power Options<\/strong>.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Click <strong>Change plan settings<\/strong> next to your active power plan.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Select <strong>Change advanced power settings<\/strong>.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Expand <strong>USB settings<\/strong> and then <strong>USB selective suspend setting<\/strong>.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Set <strong>On battery<\/strong> and <strong>Plugged in<\/strong> to <strong>Disabled<\/strong>.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Click <strong>Apply<\/strong> and then <strong>OK<\/strong>.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Check_for_Hardware_Issues\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>6. Check for Hardware Issues<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1401\" src=\"https:\/\/www.oursglobal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Check-for-Hardware-Issues.jpg\" alt=\"Check for Hardware Issues\" width=\"626\" height=\"313\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oursglobal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Check-for-Hardware-Issues.jpg 1680w, https:\/\/www.oursglobal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Check-for-Hardware-Issues-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.oursglobal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Check-for-Hardware-Issues-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.oursglobal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Check-for-Hardware-Issues-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.oursglobal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Check-for-Hardware-Issues-1536x768.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 626px) 100vw, 626px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">If the above steps don\u2019t resolve the problem, the issue may lie with the hardware.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Test the USB Device:<\/strong> Connect the USB device to another computer to check if it is recognized.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Inspect Hardware:<\/strong> Look for physical damage or debris in the USB port and on the device connector.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Perform_a_System_Scan\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>7. Perform a System Scan<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1402\" src=\"https:\/\/www.oursglobal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Perform-a-System-Scan.png\" alt=\"Perform a System Scan\" width=\"683\" height=\"261\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oursglobal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Perform-a-System-Scan.png 1000w, https:\/\/www.oursglobal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Perform-a-System-Scan-300x115.png 300w, https:\/\/www.oursglobal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Perform-a-System-Scan-768x293.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">System file corruption can affect USB functionality.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Run System File Checker:<\/strong><\/span>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Open <strong>Command Prompt<\/strong> as an administrator.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Type sfc \/scan now and press Enter.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Wait for the scan to complete and follow any prompts to fix detected issues.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Reset_USB_Controllers\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>8. Reset USB Controllers<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1403\" src=\"https:\/\/www.oursglobal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Reset-USB-Controllers.png\" alt=\"Reset USB Controllers\" width=\"606\" height=\"418\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oursglobal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Reset-USB-Controllers.png 679w, https:\/\/www.oursglobal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Reset-USB-Controllers-300x207.png 300w, https:\/\/www.oursglobal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Reset-USB-Controllers-130x90.png 130w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 606px) 100vw, 606px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Resetting the USB controllers can fix underlying issues with device recognition.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Reset Controllers:<\/strong><\/span>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Open <strong>Device Manager<\/strong>.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Expand <strong>Universal Serial Bus controllers<\/strong>.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Right-click each USB controller and select <strong>Uninstall device<\/strong>.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Restart your computer, and Windows will automatically reinstall the USB controllers.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Use_the_Hardware_and_Devices_Troubleshooter\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>9. Use the Hardware and Devices Troubleshooter<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1404\" src=\"https:\/\/www.oursglobal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Use-the-Hardware-and-Devices-Troubleshooter.jpg\" alt=\"Use the Hardware and Devices Troubleshooter\" width=\"605\" height=\"365\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oursglobal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Use-the-Hardware-and-Devices-Troubleshooter.jpg 725w, https:\/\/www.oursglobal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Use-the-Hardware-and-Devices-Troubleshooter-300x181.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 605px) 100vw, 605px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Windows includes a troubleshooter for diagnosing and resolving hardware issues.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Run Troubleshooter:<\/strong><\/span>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Open <strong>Settings<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Update &amp; Security<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Troubleshoot<\/strong>.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Click <strong>Additional troubleshooters<\/strong>.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Select <strong>Hardware and Devices<\/strong> and click <strong>run the troubleshooter<\/strong>.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/USB\" rel=\"nofollow\">USB<\/a> device recognition issues stem from various factors, including physical connection problems and software\/driver issues. 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