spaige08

Add me to list of people having this stupid USB issue!!! I have no idea why this started but here is the jist of it: About 2 weeks ago I started getting the pop-up "USB Device Not Recognized" and when I double clicked I get the following: One of the USB devices attached to this computer has malfunctioned, and Windows does not recognize it. Below that is: USB Root Hub (2 ports) Unused port Unknown USB Device (this is highlighted) I kind of ignored it for awhile but when the pop up kept coming up about every 2 seconds it began to frustrate me. I have double clicked the "malfunctioned" device and it is listed as port 0. I have checked the Device Manager but NONE of the USB devices display a red X or a yellow triangle. It is like I have a ghost USB device. I have tried detaching the USB devices, uninstalling them and then rebooting and having Windows reinstall them, didn't work. Tried reassigning the ports, didn't work. This happens with both the USB mices I have and occassionally my USB wireless network card from Dell and they will stop working. The strange thing is I can start the computer and be fine for 3 hours and then it will happen. I have cleaned the USB connections and still nothing. I have the latest BIOS edition too. I have attempted to see what would trigger it but have come up empty handed. This is our main computer at work and I am at a loss. The computer's stats are: Dell Dimension 9150 Intel Pentium D processor Microsoft Windows XP Home with SP3 3 GB Ram ATI Radeon HD 3400 Video Card Between the Monitor and the CPU I have 11 USB ports and 4 right now are empty and I am still getting the pop up. All the devices seem to be functioning though. Anyone have any ideas?