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USB Ports not Working in Windows 10: Why & How to Fix

This issue can be due to faulty or outdated drivers

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Updated onJuly 2, 2024

updated onJuly 2, 2024

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We connect various devices to our PCs, such asportable hard drives, flash drives, printers, cameras, and other peripherals, and most of these devices use USB.

It’s safe to say that USB is here to stay, but sometimes there can be problems with it. Today we’ll show you what to do if USB isn’t working on Windows 10.

Why USB ports suddenly stopped working?

Listed below are some of the factors that can cause the USB ports to stop working:

How to fix USB not working on Windows 10?

1. Reinstall device drivers

Update drivers automatically

If this method doesn’t work or you do not have the necessary computer skills to update/fix the drivers manually, we strongly suggest doing it automatically by usingthird-party driver updaters.

The software will automatically scan your computer for new compatible driver versions and update them for you. Moreover, the program will scan both your hardware and software.

2. Change Power Management settings for USB Controller

If USB is not working on your PC, you can fix it by changing your Power Management settings.

3. Uninstall the USB Controller

Many users reported that USB is not working, and to fix this issue, you need to reinstall the USB Controller by doing the following:

4. Turn off fast startup

If USB is not working, you need to disable Fast Startup, and you can do so by following these steps:

Some users report that Windows 10 is booting too quickly, and therefore there’s not enough time for external devices to be detected before the system boots.

According to some users, you might be able to fix this problem simply by disablingUSB selective suspendfeature. To do that, follow these steps:

5. Remove your laptop battery

If the USB is not working on your laptop, you might be able to fix this problem by removing your laptop battery.

According to users, many fixed the problem by removing the battery and keeping the power button pressed for 30 seconds or more.

By doing that, you’ll cause your capacitors to discharge completely. Some users are also recommending leaving your laptop turned off without a battery the night before capacitors fully discharge.

After doing that, the problem with the USB should be resolved completely.

6. Modify your registry

According to users, you might be able to fix this problem simply by making a couple of changes in your registry. If USB is not working, you just need to follow these steps:

Once your PC restarts, your USB ports should start working again without any problems.

7. Update your USB Root Hub drivers

If USB is not working on your Windows 10 PC, you might be able to fix the problem simply by updating the USB Root Hub driver. This is rather simple to do, follow the steps above.

After doing that, your USB should start working again without any issues.

8. Install the necessary updates

If USB is not working on Windows 10, you might be able to fix this problem simply by installing the necessary updates.

That’s it; hopefully, one of these workarounds was helpful for you. Speaking of this issue, below are some other variations, as reported by users:

In the same vein, if yourUSB works but becomes slow, you can check out our article to fix it.

Feel free to let us know the solution that helped you fix this issue in the comments below.

USB Ports not Working in Windows 10: Why & How to Fix#

Why USB ports suddenly stopped working?#

How to fix USB not working on Windows 10?#

1. Reinstall device drivers#

2. Change Power Management settings for USB Controller#

3. Uninstall the USB Controller#

4. Turn off fast startup#

5. Remove your laptop battery#

6. Modify your registry#

7. Update your USB Root Hub drivers#

8. Install the necessary updates#