USB Ports Not Working on Laptop or PC - Windows 10 - Quick Fix!

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If you are having trouble with your USB ports not working on your Windows 10 laptop or desktop PC then one of these 5 solutions will fix your problem.
These solutions should work for any laptop with USB ports that stopped working including Dell, HP, Lenovo, Acer, MSI, and others!
It is common for laptops to have problems with USB ports due to the way Windows 10 manages power. Essentially, the USB ports can become disabled automatically due to power-saving features that aren't functioning correctly.
Did your computer's mouse or keyboard suddenly stop working? Are all or just one of your USB ports not responding?
By changing just a few quick settings, your laptop USB ports will work again so that you can use your external devices normally.
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00:00 - Why USB ports stop working on laptops
00:56 - Make sure Windows 10 is fully updated
01:55 - Check USB power settings
03:38 - Disable USB selective suspend
04:50 - Uninstall/reinstall USB drivers
06:25 - Disable/Enable FAST startup
Thanks for watching!
Here is the blog post version of this article! askacomputergeek.com/usb-port...
If you still have questions about this issue, please be sure to drop a comment below and I will be sure to respond to it.

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  • @mariom7793
    @mariom77932 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely smashing and straight to the point. The option of disabling Power and Sleep settings was the one I needed. Thank you so much for your great video!

  • @aidansayles2543
    @aidansayles25439 ай бұрын

    This has to be the single most helpful video on the internet ever. The second fix was mine but all of these were so straight to the point yet thoroughly explained in what each method was doing and why it could work. I cannot thank you enough for this video. All four of my usb ports weren't working and you basically just saved my entire laptop. Thank you!

  • @themutekiununbi4932
    @themutekiununbi49322 жыл бұрын

    Hooray. Your fix option no 4 worked with my laptop and now recognises external USB storage. You are a champ!

  • @vanessawiggins9434
    @vanessawiggins94342 жыл бұрын

    Solution #2 was the one that helped reboot my USB ports. Thank you so much for making this video! ☺️

  • @felicityhayes-mccoy2979
    @felicityhayes-mccoy29799 ай бұрын

    So grateful to you . I'm an author working to a deadline, and two chapters away from the end of a novel. This morning I found the ports on my laptop weren't responding. The very first tip in this vid solved the problem (an update had failed). I couldn't be less techically adept, so you've saved me a trip to find someone to fix it - and, as I'm abroad at the moment, that would have been a nightmare. So, thanks!

  • @mindofharris4463
    @mindofharris44632 жыл бұрын

    4 worked for me. Very concise and clear. Subbed. Thanks you.

  • @MichaelHealy1
    @MichaelHealy12 жыл бұрын

    Option 4 worked perfectly for me.....Great video with every step explained really well.

  • @patrickwoods9863
    @patrickwoods9863 Жыл бұрын

    So helpful! Simple and clean. THANK YOU!

  • @kennethreyes2487
    @kennethreyes24872 жыл бұрын

    My gaming mouse just stopped working and this video probably just saved me a lot of money. Unchecking the boxes solved my issue. Thank you for helping us out!

  • @chromerims
    @chromerims2 жыл бұрын

    Liked your video post, Sir. Helped me a lot. I did the first two fixes (plugged LAN cable into an alternate device, and unchecked power mgmt for usb roots 2x). Together they worked for my case (even though humorously I lost track of which of those two fixes if applied in isolation would have been the winning solution, out of my own rushing to fix). With much appreciation. May you and your kin gain glory and receive richly.

  • @jyethomson9021
    @jyethomson9021 Жыл бұрын

    Option #2 worked for me! Great video. Straight to the point. Thanks so much

  • @IMOLifeAdventures
    @IMOLifeAdventures Жыл бұрын

    Excellent tutorial! Great teacher. One of the few clear cut kind tutorials. Congratulations

  • @CaptainDugog
    @CaptainDugog3 жыл бұрын

    I got these USB power surges every now and then so this was a life saver. Thank you.

  • @AskaComputerGeek

    @AskaComputerGeek

    3 жыл бұрын

    Awesome!!

  • @AdamClauson
    @AdamClauson2 жыл бұрын

    THANK YOU SO MUCH !! My USB ports on the back of my all in one weren't working for a while but I still have 2 on the side. But then one of those stopped working this morning and it was extremely frustrating. Windows was already up to date so I changed the USB power settings, disabled USB selective suspend, as well as enable fast start up since my computer had it toggled off. I reset my computer and put my USB back into the side port and it worked! I tried the USB ports on the back as well, one recognized it but another still didn't, which may have been the port that was messed up a couple years ago when it first stopped working. I was going to uninstall and reinstall drivers if your other fixes didn't work but I don't need to, for now at least! Saving this video to my favorite and subbing your channel. Simple, easy to follow instructions that actually helped and saved me a trip to the local computer store. Cheers man!

  • @TakesbyJake
    @TakesbyJake Жыл бұрын

    Thanks! You made it easier for me than I expected!

  • @meereye4077
    @meereye4077 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much!! Disabling USB selective suspend worked. I was about to buy a USB converter before stumbling upon this video. Great and clear explanation with no extra chattering. Thanks again!!

  • @smise
    @smise Жыл бұрын

    Well explained and easy to follow. The power settings was what did it for me.

  • @elizabethbrewervander9128
    @elizabethbrewervander91282 жыл бұрын

    It slightly worked a little for me, Thank you so much!

  • @lunerlilly
    @lunerlilly2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the great information. It all helped me understand the problem and fix it. :)

  • @robloxianarmysoldier755
    @robloxianarmysoldier7552 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! this video must have taken many hours for you to figure out how to fix the USB ports! your awesome my dude, keep up the good work!

  • @DaxiMew
    @DaxiMew Жыл бұрын

    I genuinely thought that all three ports on my laptop were fried. They started working again after fix number 3. Thank you!

  • @aussiejimgregory
    @aussiejimgregory2 жыл бұрын

    #5 did the trick Very helpful thank you clear, concise

  • @user-el3xy6cm3o
    @user-el3xy6cm3o Жыл бұрын

    Outstanding, well put together video. Uninstalling the USB ports and reinstalling (Number 4 option) worked like a charm. Thanks!!

  • @mrcurlywhirly1671
    @mrcurlywhirly16712 жыл бұрын

    I had a chepish USB-C multihub on my c940 that was bulletproof for well over a year, then the comms went 'phooooff' in an electrical storm, stripped it and found one of the surface mounted caps has gone to eHeaven. First replacement was a similar no name brand, with HDMI and Ethernet etc, this has been nothing but headaches, while the HDMI remained up the ethernet would continually drop with an error 43 every 3-5 minutes. Following your suggestion to turn off ALL power control on all drivers for all the USB related devices eventually fixed it. It has now been stable for many hours - kudos to you sir!

  • @Pooh116
    @Pooh1162 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the video. I’ve had a friend who’s laptop USB ports would randomly stop working. The usb power settings were messed up.

  • @angelapetty9091
    @angelapetty90912 жыл бұрын

    This was explained so easy and fixed perfectly. thank you so much.

  • @bloody-canvas5686

    @bloody-canvas5686

    2 жыл бұрын

    I can’t move my mouse after I uninstall pls help

  • @michaelallard2640
    @michaelallard26402 жыл бұрын

    Explained everything perfectly with no unnecessary chatter. The 2nd method worked for me. Thanks alot !

  • @ggutierrez-grandpabluejeans

    @ggutierrez-grandpabluejeans

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you. This was just what I needed. Clear and concise. Easy to follow.

  • @PMPGolfer747
    @PMPGolfer747 Жыл бұрын

    I tried everything on my own to troubleshoot the USB port issue I was having. I recently added a multi-port adapter so I could use 4 USB devices on a single port on my PC. Worked fine with printer, Jabra headset, and miscellaneous USB charging devices. Then it died on me after a windows update ran. After going through your first 3 options, I rebooted and it's working again! Thanks for the expert advice. Clear and to the point.

  • @warrior79518
    @warrior79518 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much! Easy to understand instructions got me going again!

  • @Divineshot
    @Divineshot2 жыл бұрын

    THANK YOU! it worked for me.

  • @TheEzfinde
    @TheEzfinde Жыл бұрын

    Thank you! Your clear simple instructions helped. Step three or maybe 4 did not show the same sub screen on my surface note pro as on you video but step five of uninstalling and reinstalling did the trick. Again thank you for your simply clear easy to follow directions

  • @patrickanthonyv.baldago2526
    @patrickanthonyv.baldago25262 жыл бұрын

    The power management fixed mine. Thank you, man!

  • @thechefz7186
    @thechefz71862 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! It fixed my issue!

  • @9sci1haziq72
    @9sci1haziq722 жыл бұрын

    None of them worked

  • @nathanilunga2306

    @nathanilunga2306

    2 күн бұрын

    Did you end up finding a solution please help if you did

  • @kellnertommy
    @kellnertommy2 жыл бұрын

    thank you .Change advanced power settings helped me

  • @PeckLoveMedia
    @PeckLoveMedia8 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much! Uninstalling/reinstalling the USB drivers seems to have worked for me.

  • @Finance_For_U
    @Finance_For_U9 ай бұрын

    Well done! Awesome tips and to the point! Point 3 worked.

  • @TheodoreMattson
    @TheodoreMattson2 жыл бұрын

    The 3rd fixed worked. Excellent step by step explanation. 👍

  • @xila8861
    @xila8861 Жыл бұрын

    Thats power thing is what really helped me out with my problem. Thanks, man.

  • @curiouspinoytv
    @curiouspinoytv2 жыл бұрын

    cant use mouse and keyboard because ports are not working

  • @stvka

    @stvka

    2 жыл бұрын

    same

  • @lonlyboi

    @lonlyboi

    Жыл бұрын

    How did u fix?

  • @MyRp123

    @MyRp123

    Жыл бұрын

    On PC not laptop how do you get the keyboard and mouse to work if your usb ports don't work?

  • @Archillyy

    @Archillyy

    Жыл бұрын

    Hey, did u fix it?

  • @58hours

    @58hours

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Archillyy u fixed it bro?

  • @paraglidingguys
    @paraglidingguys Жыл бұрын

    Thanks! My roothub was suddenly disabled for some reason! No option for power, but a quick review in Properties and I noticed there’s a checkbox to enable/disable this device (usb drive). Thank you! You’ve saved me twice!

  • @ricoburnett
    @ricoburnett2 жыл бұрын

    Step 4 helped me. Thank you.. You're God sent!

  • @yousifalsawad
    @yousifalsawad9 ай бұрын

    I appreciate you. My problem was resolved by Option 5. Great, rich video that is also straight to the point. Keep going.

  • @sergiocasali3131
    @sergiocasali31312 жыл бұрын

    Option 4 worked for me - Thanks

  • @charleshitsman8718
    @charleshitsman8718 Жыл бұрын

    Very good video. Definitely helped me. Thanks

  • @radu_popescu_
    @radu_popescu_26 күн бұрын

    Uninstall/reinstall USB drivers did it for me. Thank you! Great video!

  • @carlyzakrowski7830
    @carlyzakrowski78302 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much . This video helped me with my laptop.

  • @Horrid_Gaming
    @Horrid_Gaming3 жыл бұрын

    4th option worked, Thanks a Ton brother!

  • @AskaComputerGeek

    @AskaComputerGeek

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad it helped - thanks for letting everyone know!

  • @thomaslalonde9076
    @thomaslalonde90766 ай бұрын

    Fix #2 worked for me. Thanks so much! Really appreciate it.

  • @liraelin
    @liraelin3 ай бұрын

    Thank You! Changing the power option fixed the USB problem in a Flash! What a relief, I was getting so frustrated....

  • @TheBryanDavid
    @TheBryanDavid2 жыл бұрын

    I spilled coffee on my computer and my usb-c port stopped working, the 4th solution worked. Thank you so much!

  • @petersanders8698
    @petersanders8698 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you vey much ! Worked a treat!

  • @imrax1870
    @imrax18703 жыл бұрын

    The 3rd fix worked for me, thanks! ❤👍 God bless you!

  • @sumanaspirit
    @sumanaspiritАй бұрын

    The fourth fix worked for me. You are very clear and calm. Thanks so much.

  • @georgekaragiorgos
    @georgekaragiorgos11 ай бұрын

    Thank you Sir! Great solutuion. I had my USB ports disabled for a long time and I had the wrong impression that it was a hardware fault! You saved me 2 USB ports!

  • @kennyripkowski
    @kennyripkowski11 ай бұрын

    Thanks - Power setting (#2) was the fix!

  • @ejaybon9049
    @ejaybon90492 жыл бұрын

    Excellent video. Solutions 2 and 3 worked. Keep publishing instructions especially for those who are novices.

  • @user-pd9zd8kz8f
    @user-pd9zd8kz8f8 күн бұрын

    Thank you so much sir ! The 4th step worked for me

  • @leozednanreh3851
    @leozednanreh3851 Жыл бұрын

    Thank You so much! It all worked. well explained. nice tutorial. More Power!

  • @yacinekhelifaoui1462
    @yacinekhelifaoui14622 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the nice videos the 4th fix worked out for me you saved my day

  • @julianpighin1572
    @julianpighin157211 ай бұрын

    Just updating Windows and restarting the PC did the trick. Thanks a lot!

  • @raekon75
    @raekon752 жыл бұрын

    Thanks man!!! 2 or 3 did it for me. USB ports completely unresponsive. Now they work!! Yay.!! Lifesaver

  • @gjjohnson5
    @gjjohnson52 жыл бұрын

    #4 worked for me! Thank You!!!

  • @fushiiscool2671
    @fushiiscool267111 ай бұрын

    this was very helpful thank you

  • @abdikaffyabdilahi9949
    @abdikaffyabdilahi994910 ай бұрын

    Fantastic the option of disabling the power settings worked for me,,good job my guy

  • @user-zx6kf8ml3h
    @user-zx6kf8ml3h4 ай бұрын

    Amazing key points lesson for this problem, and step 4 works for me as well. Thank you very much.

  • @imunits
    @imunits11 ай бұрын

    awesome..🤩 thank you so much for your help... 🙂5th fix worked for me

  • @billriley6649
    @billriley6649 Жыл бұрын

    Eureka! Thanks so much. The power management was the issue.

  • @Draeber
    @Draeber9 ай бұрын

    this worked for me. Thank you!

  • @anadeliafranqui396
    @anadeliafranqui396Ай бұрын

    Josh, you are awesome, thanks for your help! My issue got fixed!!!

  • @officernasty9435
    @officernasty9435 Жыл бұрын

    Selective suspend fixed my problem! Thank you

  • @LadyTamika
    @LadyTamika11 ай бұрын

    10.000 Thumbs up man. Great presentation straight to the point. Thank you so much.

  • @chikewhyte6336
    @chikewhyte63362 жыл бұрын

    The last fix worked for me. I'm grateful.

  • @beenabeena7985
    @beenabeena798510 ай бұрын

    Thanks a lot man, it worked for me!!

  • @quentinrobinson7459
    @quentinrobinson74595 ай бұрын

    Last fix worked. Thanks.

  • @adityadeo1
    @adityadeo1 Жыл бұрын

    Thank You So much Tip No2 Did the trick, laptop power management was the issue

  • @thomasstrempke8965
    @thomasstrempke89653 жыл бұрын

    updating windows resolved the problem for me. Thanks!

  • @AskaComputerGeek

    @AskaComputerGeek

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad it helped - thanks for watching!

  • @marthablonn3383
    @marthablonn3383 Жыл бұрын

    fix 2 worked for me. Power management - turn off . Thank you so much!!!

  • @DtradesAcademy
    @DtradesAcademy2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for this. Just fixed mine

  • @bashashaik3804
    @bashashaik38042 жыл бұрын

    Second fix worked for me. Thank you

  • @ianr02
    @ianr0210 ай бұрын

    Grateful - after trying several fixes, yours worked...

  • @dsszz2059
    @dsszz205910 ай бұрын

    The second fix was helped for me...thank you sir...

  • @danieljamesferrer9401
    @danieljamesferrer9401 Жыл бұрын

    This work for me! Thank you I'll drop a like

  • @romelmahmud9507
    @romelmahmud950711 ай бұрын

    Thank you a lot. 3th method worked for me

  • @AGD9772
    @AGD97723 жыл бұрын

    No 5 step work for me..now my razee key and mouse are back..thx bro..you made my day..👍👍👍👍👍❤️

  • @johnhorne7715
    @johnhorne7715 Жыл бұрын

    Great help did a update as noted and my usb ports are functioning now.😁😁

  • @phinehaszheng5602
    @phinehaszheng56022 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! You are a life saver! The solution for me was to Disable USB selective suspend and restart the PC

  • @sloth_bristol9504
    @sloth_bristol95042 жыл бұрын

    Great, problem solved. I was having trouble with USB hard drive not being visible on startup. If I went to Device Manager and uninstalled the Root Hub devices, the drive would appear on a restart. However, after shut down and starting up again it disappeared! Had to go to your final option of disabling the Fast Start up but that worked! So relieved - thank you.

  • @civalsgaming6486
    @civalsgaming64862 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, number 4 worked for me

  • @kotabenade4206
    @kotabenade4206 Жыл бұрын

    Good tutorial , thanks for the assistance , usb port up and running again.

  • @iqmal3910
    @iqmal39102 жыл бұрын

    THANK YOU MY USB port just stop working and now function properly just by unchecked the power saving boxes💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽

  • @mikebootyfoo
    @mikebootyfoo Жыл бұрын

    Nice vid cool calm and helpful ☺️

  • @chmooth
    @chmooth Жыл бұрын

    thank you. uninstalling/reinstalling USB drivers fixed it for me. again thank you.

  • @aaaht3810
    @aaaht38107 ай бұрын

    I reset USB power setting as shown in video and problem solved on my PC. Thanks so much.

  • @mathieumortier8693
    @mathieumortier86932 жыл бұрын

    Solution 5 did it for me, Thank you

  • @50ror29
    @50ror298 ай бұрын

    I love the fact that this is the only yt that worked for me even tho i watched alot of popular ones

  • @AskaComputerGeek

    @AskaComputerGeek

    8 ай бұрын

    I'm happy to help - glad it worked for you!

  • @Chartechsstudio
    @Chartechsstudio11 ай бұрын

    Thanks so much sir Step 4 work for me 😊💕

  • @TheodoreMattson
    @TheodoreMattson Жыл бұрын

    Had the same problem again but this time step 5 fixed it. 👍

  • @sayantandey6801
    @sayantandey68012 жыл бұрын

    thanks a lot reinstalling the drivers worked on my laptop, thanks a lot again

  • @damiandamn9723
    @damiandamn972313 күн бұрын

    thanks a lot ! found the problem because of you. my devices were actually on "power save" mode and it needed to be turned off

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