Several times I have faced problems with USB devices in all Windows versions. For instance a USB device (e.g. printer, scanner or webcam) is not functioning or a USB storage device (e.g. USB flash disk) is not detected at all. USB devices issues can occur for different reasons.
USB Errors – Symptoms that can fixed using this guide:
USB Device not recognized
USB Printer not recognized or not printing
USB Storage device cannot be recognized or ejected through “Safely Remove” option.
USB device driver not successfully installed or Windows cannot install USB device error.
Unrecognized USB device in Device Manager (error code 43)
Solution : Solve USB problems with Microsoft USB Fix It utility.
1. First download the Microsoft Fix It utility to your computer.*
* Notes:
– Windows 8 & 8.1 users must download the Windows 8 USB Hotfix.
– Windows 7 USB Fix it Utility can work also for Windows Vista & Windows XP.
– Windows Vista users can try also the USB Devices Fix It utility for Windows Vista.
– Windows XP users can also try the USB Fix it for Windows XP.