How To Fix USB Device Not Recognized Or USB Not Installed Problem

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:

1. USB Device not recognized
2. USB Printer not recognized or not printing
3. USB Storage device cannot be recognized or ejected through “Safely Remove” option.
4. USB device driver not successfully installed or Windows cannot install USB device error.
5. 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.

Windows 8, 8.1, Server 2012: 

USB Hotfix (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2830154)

Windows 7, Vista & XP: 

USB Fix It utility(http://support.microsoft.com/mats/windows_usb_diagnostics).

Windows Vista (alternative): 

USB Devices Fix It for Windows Vista(http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-vista/tips-for-solving-problems-with-usb-devices)

Windows XP (alternative): 

USB Fix It for Windows XP(http://support.microsoft.com/kb/817900)

2. Run Microsoft Fix It tool and press “Accept”.

3. Select “Detect problems and apply the fixes for me (Recommended)” option.

4. Let the troubleshooter to fix USB problems and press “Next”.

If your problem is fixed, close the troubleshooter and check your USB devices functionality.

Courtesy : potools blog