The modern computer system is highly versatile and gives us the power to stay connected to many peripherals at the same time. This is possible by the hi-tech architectures of the modern processor, or should it be called as the microprocessor as the size has dramatically reduced to be the major translator of the modern IT sector. Now it has the basic function of what can be called as the smart device as it can perform the task of a smart being just as instructed.
However, such a versatile, robust, flexible and smart machine often fails to recognize the USB connections. How it can be possible! The USB ports are the major means of communication for the different components of the computer system altogether. Without this, it can’t work as it needs to be. These are just like the connecting cables that transfer the power from the main source to the destination.
Many people find it difficult to connect the USB mouse in their Windows operating system. This is the technical issue with nearly all types of the operating system in the Windows series, including the XP, Windows, 7, Windows Vista and even in the latest update of the Windows 8 version 8.1 which is often known as the excellent operating system for the tablets, mobile and other smart device and has been compared to the Android Operating System for the mobile devices. Actually the trouble is not with the operating system, but with the hardware that you are using. A common error Windows users are facing while using USB flash drives or pen drives is the “USB Device Not Recognized” issue, which often prevents from using and browsing the contents of a USB drive on Windows based PCs. If you are too facing this problem, check out this step by step tutorial on fixing this issue within a few minutes.
How to Fix “USB Device Not Recognized” Issue in Windows
The Windows are based upon the multitasking architecture which often creates trouble for the USB device connections as they are not able to be recognized by the system. One of the prime causes of this trouble is the fluctuation in the power status or in the operating instructions of the operating system itself. Many people run behind the heavy duty software from the third party companies that claim to resolve this issue using the clever software.
Although their claim might be a clear solution of the technical problem, it does not ensure you get the connection back to the state. Many people try restarting the system multiple times in order to get the connection of the USB device, like mouse, keyboard and lash drive, back to the working position. But, all might go in vain as the problem will have the roots that grow deeper to the hardware.
More than 45.24% people suggest changing the port as the problem persists for a longer time, even after the multiple restarts of the operating system. After a long time, the experts from the Microsoft have revealed the core cause of the issue describing why it is not able to recognize the USB device. But, first, it is important to know how it will be solved. Let’s have a quick look at the steps.
Shut down the system properly after saving all your important data. There is no need to get the backup of its as no data on the hard disk drive of the computer will be altered in this case.
Power off the monitor and switch off the UPS. If possible, take out of the power cable from the CPU for 3 minutes. If you are using the laptop, you will be required to take out the battery after the full system shutdown. Keep it in this latent state for 3 minutes, so that the capacitor will get discharged in full restart in actual way.
After this, plug in the cables, battery in case of the laptops, and switch on the system. The USB device will be fully recognized as the motherboard is truly restarted from the core power hardware. Thus, the operating system will reload the data for the driver, and this time, it will recognize the whole USB device.
