The âUSB device not recognizedâ error is common on Windows computers. If your computer runs on Windows XP/7/8/10/11, you may have come across this error after connecting an external USB device to the PC. If the error occurs, the USB device wonât show up on your Windows PC. This means that you wonât be able to open the device or access data stored in it. In this article, we will focus on showing you how to fix the problem. First, we will learn whatâs the causes.
The USB driver currently loaded on your PC has already become corrupt or unstable.
The computer needs an update for issues that may conflict with the external USB device and Windows.
The Windows on your computer could be missing important updates.
The USB controllers could be corrupt or unstable.
The connected external USB device could be entering selective suspend.
The USB port could be faulty.
There are several things you can do to fix the issue. You can check the video or follow the words below:
This is the easiest solution to the issue. It is as simple as unplugging the computer from the power supply. Most modern computers will not turn off completely immediately after being removed from the power supply. To ensure that the computer is turned off completely, you will need to use the Shut Down function in Windows or press the power button before unplugging the PC from the power supply.
This solution will work if the USB driver that is currently loaded is corrupt or unstable. To implement this solution, you will need to follow the steps outlined below:
Click the start button. In the search box, type in âDevice Managerâ.
From the list of results, select Device Manager.
From the hardware list, select Disk Drives.
Right-click the external USB drive that has the âUSB device not recognizedâ issue. Select Uninstall.
After the drive is uninstalled, unplug the driveâs USB cable.
Wait for approximately 60 seconds and then reconnect the driveâs USB cable. Check to see if the USB drive has loaded in the Windows Explorer.
To apply this solution to the âUSB device not recognizedâ problem, you will need to follow the steps outlined below:
Click Start and type in âDevice Managerâ in the search box.
From the list that appears, select Device Manager.
Scroll down to âUniversal Serial Bus Controllersâ and click on it.
Under Universal Serial Bus Controllers, right-click on a USB component you wish to update and then choose âUpdate driverâ.
Select âSearch automatically for updated driver softwareâ. If Windows currently does not have a new driver, you can try looking for a new one on the deviceâs manufacturer website. Follow the manufacturerâs instructions to install the updated driver.
To fix the âUSB device not recognizedâ problem using this solution, follow the steps below:
Click the start button and type in Device Manager. Select Device Manager from the list of results.
Scroll down to âUSB Serial Bus Controllersâ and expand it. Right-click on the USB Root Hub and then select Properties.
Select the Power Management tab. Uncheck the âAllow the computer to turn off this device to save powerâ checkbox. If you have more than 1 USB Root Hub listed, repeat the above steps for all the USB Root Hubs.
This solution will keep the external USB device from powering down. To implement this solution, follow the steps below:
Click the Start button and then type âpower planâ. From the results, select âChoose a power planâ.
Click the âChange Plan Settingsâ option next to the currently selected plan.
Select âChange advanced power settingsâ.
Click the box with the plus sign to expand USB Settings. Again, tap the plus sign to expand âUSB selective suspend settingsâ.
Select âPlugged inâ. From the drop-down menu, select "Disabled". If you are using a laptop, select âBatteryâ and then choose disabled from the dropdown menu. Tap âApplyâ and then click âOKâ.
When the âUSB device not recognizedâ error occurs, what will worry you the most is losing the data stored in the device completely. What if you tried all methods above, but the problem still exist. Is there a way to get your data on USB drive back? Yes, you do not have to worry about losing your data completely. With a tool known as iMyFone AnyRecover, you can recover your lost data quickly and easily.
AnyRecover works with all storage devices, including mobile phones, hard drives, flash drives, camcorders, Memory Cards, etc. The tool will recover your data irrespective of whether you lost it via damaged hard drive, accidental deletion, virus attack, formatting, OS crash/reinstall, lost partition, etc.
The Main Features That AnyRecover Users Enjoy Include:
To verify that AnyRecover is extremely easy to use, we have outlined the steps you need to follow for external device recovery below:
Step 1. Launch AnyRecover software. Connect your USB device to computer, then select the device from which you would like to recover your data.
Step 2. After selecting the location, hit âStartâ button to start scanning process. You can pause to locate the targeted files or stop it during scanning.
Step 3. After the scan, the lost files should be displayed. Preview the files and select the ones you wish to recover. Click "Recover" to get the files back.