USB ports unresponsive

[Forrest137]

Im having problems with my USB ports not working at all. Anything I try to plug into them doesnt work, except for this one PNY 1GB flashdrive. not even my external hard drive, or a mouse, or a keyboard or anything. I dont know if what I need is to update drivers or what, but it baffles me that one flashdrive will work, but lots of other things wont.


much appreciation to anyone that can help me.

 

[LookinAround]

two things come to mind

1. i've seen this trick work on occasion (tho was for cases where no ports / no devices worked). But easy to try so give it a shot. Shutdown computer. Disconnect AC cord. Remove battery if laptop. Let it sit overnight to discharge power. Then plug in, power up and see if any diff

2. Also try [post=751005]How to Reinstall Your USB Controllers and Motherboard Chipset Drivers[/post]

 

[Forrest137]

When I ran device manager and tried to uninstall the usb controllers, my entire computer froze for a looooong time. I had to force power off. So I dont know what I can do now. I think I need to update to WINXP SP3 to be able to fix it, but im at a loss. also my cd drive and dvd drive dont work either.

any ideas?

thanks

 

[WinXPert]

Do the Windows update

Try Autorun Protector (requires .NET 2.0) and clear your mountpoints. HTH

 

[Forrest137]

where do i download it from, what are mountpoints, and what does HTH mean?

 

[WinXPert]

download it here

HTH - Hope that helps

Take it from Leeky: Learn to use google, instead of asking and waiting for a reply hours later do a search, read and you'll have your answers.

mountpoints? - google it or what ever search engine you are using