Current Events > Laptop won't accept anything put into USB ports.

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So I kinda put myself out of the frying pan and into the fire here. I read that by uninstalling all your USB stuff in Device Manager, then on reboot Bluetooth would re-launch successfully and I'd have it again. This worked. However Windows apparently doesn't want to get around to letting me use those ports again. How do I fix this?
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take it out to dinner
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I'd try to rule out a hardware issue first. Boot to a Live CD/USB and see if it works there. If it doesn't, it's probably a hardware failure. If it does, then Windows is just being Windows.
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I don't see how it can be a hardware failure when it is a direct result of me having uninstalled the drives. They show up again in device manager now, but whenever I plug something in it takes some moments, without the 'plug in' jingle, and then windows says that the device malfunctioned, if it says anything at all.
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Flip it over
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everything all enabled and up to date?
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But you were having bluetooth issues before you did that, right? IME that's one of the first things to go when the chipset is fucked.
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They say they're up to date and enabled.
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Reinstall the drivers. That's what you uninstalled.

Edit: If the ones that auto install by windows don't work then you need the manufacturer's drivers.
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Webmaster4531 posted...

Reinstall the drivers. That's what you uninstalled.

This fixed it when it happened to me. Of course I also did this with my Wifi when it started fucking up but then it refused to reinstall the drivers at all and had to reset the laptop >_>. Fucking Windows 10

Any time I plug something in something pops up in the device manager saying, Unknown USB Device (Port Reset Failed)
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ffs

get usb stick
get rufus, get ubuntu
get it on usb using rufus
boot
if usb works then your drives are fucked

this is truly the worst thing in the world

I don't just have beefy flashdrives and another OS or knowhow to boot one
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Have you disabled your anti-virus/protection software? Something those will have settings that prevent USB devices from initiating.
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It's actually really easy.

1. Download an Ubuntu ISO from the Ubuntu website.
2. Download Rufus (freeware USB formatting tool).
3. Click the disc image on the bottom-right, select the Ubuntu ISO you downloaded and use these settings:



4. Click "Start" and wait.
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Don't know if this means anything (i havent been able to get around to doing the ubuntu thing) but when I plug in my cooling fan which is USB input for power, it turns on like normal.
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HighOnSolar posted...

take it out to dinner

Well after more options being explored like restting BIOS settings not working, I am now downloading Ubuntu
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Speaking of which can you still play games on Linux? I only use this laptop for videogames and HDMI'ing anime onto my TV.

I hope this works as it would mean it's not a physical drive problem I guess but even still I see no way to fix it on the Windows side short of doing a full factory default wipe perhaps, and I don't have an external hard drive to back up my files.
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So if I boot Ubuntu how would I get back to windows or whatever
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Just reset it and take the USB drive out. Nothing is permanently installed unless you went through the install process. Just booting the live USB doesn't change anything on the hard drive.

Also, if you're on Windows 10 you don't need to back up your files to an external drive. Just go to Settings and click the Reset thing. It will give you the option to keep your files.
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I'm on Windows 8.1
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Speaking of which is it better to upgrade to Windows 10 at this point? I never did because I heard about annoying forced updates and perhaps spyware. Or Windows messing with 'unofficial' games on your hard drive, which I may have >_>
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HighOnSolar posted...

take it out to dinner

this, you can't just jam it in forcefully and expect everything to work out well in the end
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Doe posted...

Speaking of which is it better to upgrade to Windows 10 at this point? I never did because I heard about annoying forced updates and perhaps spyware. Or Windows messing with 'unofficial' games on your hard drive, which I may have >_>

Forced updates is true, the rest is not, as far as I'm aware.
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Doe

You uninstalled your usb drivers
Download the drivers from your laptop manufacturers website
Ignore the people saying to download linux and shit
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alternatively
Rika_Furude posted...

download linux

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DarkTransient posted...

Doe posted...

Speaking of which is it better to upgrade to Windows 10 at this point? I never did because I heard about annoying forced updates and perhaps spyware. Or Windows messing with 'unofficial' games on your hard drive, which I may have >_>

Forced updates is true, the rest is not, as far as I'm aware.

The entire OS at this point is spyware, but i dont think it messes with your files, outside of windows defender which behaves as an antivirus should
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I have downloaded the chipset from MSI for my laptop type, it did not change things
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You dont need the chipset or any other drivers, other than the usb drivers
Get the usb drivers
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https://us.msi.com/Laptop/support/GE72-Apache-Pro-GTX-970M-5.html#down-driver&Win8.1%2064

There's no specific option for usb drivers
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Doe posted...

https://us.msi.com/Laptop/support/GE72-Apache-Pro-GTX-970M-5.html#down-driver&Win8.1%2064

There's no specific option for usb drivers

What OS are you using? Win7 or 8 cause there are USB 3.0 drivers listed under the Win7 drop down.
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Win 8.1
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The win7 usb 3.0 drivers will most likely still work try installing those.
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Buy a touchscreen monitor and upon boot up the drivers will install automatically, then you can troubleshoot using your touch screen. GO GO GO
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fallenstar posted...

The win7 usb 3.0 drivers will most likely still work try installing those.

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I'd like to thank everyone that tried to help

I did a system refresh, and the USB drives work again. The consequences are a bit severe, the devil put internet explorer back into my task bar and several icons like Firefox are nowhere to be seen. But just being able to use my mouse again is really great.
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Holy shit, GameFAQs without adblock is soooo bad. This wrestling ad or whatever keeps popping up and blocking half the screen.
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Anything tied to the old install (pre-system refresh) is usually put under "C:\Windows.old", so if any files are missing just check that folder.
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Oh damn you're right. It's just right there. Weird.
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