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USB Malfunction unknown device Err
Name: sweeetaaaz Date: February 26, 2006 at 00:00:55 Pacific OS: Win XP Pro CPU/Ram: 512 MB Product: HP
Comment:
Dear Expert, My PC used to work fine, suddenly i started getting these messages (USB Malfunction unknown device Error) when i connect any of my usb devices like flash , printer , webcam etc...
Name: FJ Date: February 26, 2006 at 00:22:02 Pacific
Reply:
Your motherboard driver disk has USB drivers that may need to be reinstalled.
Some BIOS have an option to turn the USB ports On or Off, so you may want to check the BIOS to see if they are turned On.
Do you get this Error Report on every USB port that is on this computer or is it only popping up when you use a specific USB Port?
Has it ever worked properly? When did it start doing this? Have you tried using the System Restore option?
Tomorrow the Stars!
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Response Number 2
Name: capt Date: February 26, 2006 at 08:53:32 Pacific
Reply:
If you have a lot of devices hooked up to your usb ports, it could be a power problem. Each device requires a small amount of power from the motherboard to work. Sometimes the motherboard cannot supply this needed power. If this is the case, the cheapest and easiest option is to buy a powered usb hub.
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