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Laptop USB ports no longer working?

Last post 07-11-2009, 12:38 PM by danstheman7. 1 replies.
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  •  07-03-2009, 1:54 PM 541987

    Laptop USB ports no longer working?

    I'm working on a laptop for a friend, and I can't quite figure out what the problem is. All of a sudden, every time you plug something in one of the USB ports it comes up as "Unknown Device" whether it's a thumb drive, e-dvd drive, even an iPhone. All the ports are fine under device manager, nothing unusual there. I figure this might be a virus of some sort, because I found limewire on the comp, and because the laptop suffered no trauma. I've already scanned with malewarebytes and Avira antivirus, but nothing comes up. Oh and when I try to scan with MRT it freezes in various places :/ Any suggestions are appreciated. It's a Gateway M320x-ct0
  •  07-11-2009, 12:38 PM 544721 in reply to 541987

    Re: Laptop USB ports no longer working?

    Maybe the USB drivers have a problem and the device manager doesnt show it? Try reinstalling the OS.
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