usb issues

In a twist almost as unexpected as finding your favorite coffee shop out of coffee, Microsoft has confirmed a lingering issue with Windows 11 update installations using USB/CD media. Specifically, users attempting to install the October 2024 and November 2024 security updates—KB5044284 and...

Microsoft’s relentless drive to refine Windows 11 is in full swing with the release of the latest Beta Channel build—22635.4870, also known as KB5050087. This update, tailored for version 23H2, rolls out innovative features that notably enhance the lock screen experience and File Explorer while...

Microsoft has rolled out its latest optional update for Windows 11, tagged KB5050094, and boy, does it come packed with bug fixes and subtle improvements! If you've been plagued with audio issues recently or encountered a few curveballs using USB devices, keep reading because we’re diving deep...

Imagine you’re plugging in a brand-new gadget—maybe a fancy external hard drive—only to be greeted by a cryptic Windows error: ERROR_INSUFFICIENT_POWER, better known by its code, 639 (0x27F). This elusive error reads, "There is not enough power to complete the requested operation," and it can...

On October 8, 2024, Microsoft released its Patch Tuesday updates, including significant fixes for both Windows 10 and Windows 11 users. Among these updates is KB5044285, aimed explicitly at addressing major issues that arose from the troublesome KB5043145 update. If your machine has been stuck...

Windows 11 KB5043145 has swiftly transitioned from a routine update to a troubled saga worthy of a horror flick—complete with technological terrors like the dreaded Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) and a Green Screen of Death (GSOD). If you've been gaming your way through the weekend or attempting a...

So one day I was playing a game, hoi4, and I paused it shut my computer off, and left for a few hours. I come back my computer shut but it's still running, I open it and my screen and computer is frozen, so I hard shut down. When the computer is on next thing I know none of my USBs will work...

Learn more about update KB4016754, including improvements and fixes, any known issues, and how to get the update. Continue reading...

Hello Windows Insiders, today we’re releasing Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 19546 to Windows Insiders in the Fast ring. If you want a complete look at what build is in which Insider ring, head over to Flight Hub. You can also check out the rest of our documentation here, including a list of...

Hi different person asked me : I have had a problem with my computer USB devices for quite some time. I have changed the computer up to the motherboard because of it, but it helped. USB- or a mouse, the keyboard and the PS4 controller there is nothing wrong with that because they function...

Starting months ago, this would happen very infrequently. But now it's to the point that I want to burn my computer to ash. The mouse will freeze for 4 seconds avg. But nothing else will freeze. I know this because, say I'm playing a video game. My mouse will freeze, but I can still walk...

Hi! I have another PC that needs reinstall because of bunch of bugs with Windows 10, Now, I need Windows 8.1 Pro 64-bit ISO but the media creation tool keep saying "The Parameter is incorrect" I cannot use the USB option on media creation tool because the USB were used by rufus and may not work...

A long, long time ago I had files that I thought would be no use to me but a couple of years into the future (now), I have realized I need them. Badly. The reason I no longer use the computer is because there are countless things wrong with it. I'm only going to name two as they're blocking me...

For years I’ve used Clonezilla on external drives to create and manipulate drive image backups like this: First, using Gparted I make two partitions on an external drive, first partition 300MB fat32 for Clonezilla live boot, and the balance ntsf partition to store the images. Next I use...

I reinstalled windows 10 today. I connected my Toshiba external hard drive afterwards and although it shows up in the File Explorer, the usage information is not displayed and I cannot access the data inside. I plugged in two of my other external drives and it worked fine. I plugged the Toshiba...

I recently purchased and starting using the alienware 17.3. Using two of the usbs, i put in my logitec mouse, and hyper x headphones. I got an error that said power surge to the usb port. I looked it up and uninstalled the software. It didnt work. The one usb on the right works, but the two on...

I am using a usb air bridge with driver version 2.12.14 and the company have told me there is an issue with this version of software and sent me a link to use an older version of the drivers.But evrytime I remove the newer version windows 7 reinstalls it so I cant use the older version how do I...

Hi So, after a few years I decided to try Linux again. I chose Puppy Linux because it sounded nice, easy and fast. I made a bootable USB flash drive, booted from the USB and tested Puppy Linux. After the try-out I booted back to Windows and began experiencing some problems: 1. All the USB...

I have a 1tb HP External HDD that has a lot of files on it. The drive worked fine until yesterday and when I plugged it into the USB port it activated as "CD Drive (G:) HP Launcher". I used explorer and was not able to locate any of my files. There are 2 files showing: 1. HPLauncher.exe 2...

Win 8.1 Pro The system allows system image backup done on either external hard drive ( which I do every week ), or on DVDs. Why it does not allow USB flash drive ? I tried to use a 32 GB flash and it refuses to do backup on it.