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A powered hub is a USB hub with its own external power supply, designed to provide consistent power to connected devices. On WindowsForum.com, users discuss reliability issues with powered hubs, such as intermittent port functionality on Windows 10 and unrecognized devices on Windows 7. Troubleshooting steps include checking device manager for driver issues and ensuring proper connections. Some users report that powered hubs fail during data transfers, requiring a system restart. The discussions highlight that not all powered hubs are equally dependable, and compatibility can vary between Windows versions and hardware.
  1. BudVitoff

    Are powered multiport USB hubs dependable?

    Running a new Dell laptop under Win10. I have a j5create powered 7-port 3.0 hub that seems to have a mind of its own. Sometimes all ports work, sometimes none of them work, and the rest of the time -- well, you get the idea. The PC is new, the cable connections are solid, it's plugged into a...
    • BudVitoff
    • Thread
    • compatibility connectivity dell device connectivity devices electronics general rules hardware issues macbook multiport ports powered hub surge protector technology troubleshooting usb 3.0 usb hub user experience windows 10
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: General Computing
  2. C

    Windows 7 Setting up a USB Hub

    Today I've bought one powered USB Hub that I was hoping to solve my low number of USB ports. It has 10 ports but when I connect anything on it (my phone, my external hard disk, flash disk, etc.) it doesn't recognize it. All of them are working conected directly. No unknown device under Device...
    • chasemyass
    • Thread
    • 32-bit device manager drivers external devices ports powered hub setup troubleshooting usb hub windows 7
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  3. C

    Windows 7 Setting up a USB Hub

    Today I've bought one powered USB Hub that I was hoping to solve my low number of USB ports. It has 10 ports but when I connect anything on it (my phone, my external hard disk, flash disk, etc.) it doesn't recognize it. All of them are working conected directly. No unknown device under Device...
    • chasemyass
    • Thread
    • connection issues devices drivers external storage powered hub setup technical issues troubleshooting usb hub windows 7
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Multimedia
  4. J

    Windows 7 USB ports stop working during data transfer

    Ever since I did a clean install to Windows 7 my USB ports stop working when I transfer data to my ipod or external hard drive. It doesn't matter which one it's plugged into, they all stop working, even when plugged into a powered USB hub. The only way to revive them is to restart the computer...
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