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1. Why is Your Laptop Not Recognizing USB?
USB devices offer convenient data mobility, allowing you to work from anywhere without spending much time transferring files. However, encountering a situation where the computer doesn't recognize USB is a common and basic issue with various causes:
Due to poor contact of the USB port on the laptop or computer, caused by dirt or poor contact points…
Due to a computer infected with a virus, causing operating system errors… so when you plug in the USB, it won't be recognized
Due to a locked USB port
Due to USB drivers not recognizing or recognizing incorrectly even though the laptop or computer still displays USB recognition notifications
Additionally, the issue of the laptop not recognizing USB can also be due to the computer's operating system not assigning a sign to the USB. Therefore, even though you have connected the USB to the laptop, it is not recognized
2. 6 Quick and Effective Solutions to Fix USB Recognition Issues
Here, Mytour will share with you 6 methods to quickly and effectively resolve the issue of the laptop not recognizing USB
2.1. Restart Your Computer
Restarting your computer is one of the simplest and most effective ways to bring the laptop back to a stable state. This method also helps the computer quickly resolve software conflicts, a common cause when the laptop doesn't recognize USB.
2.2. Optimize the USB Port Interface on the Computer
As analyzed above, one of the reasons why the laptop doesn't recognize USB is due to reduced contact ability of the USB port. This situation arises due to accumulated dirt or corrosion on the USB port…
The remedy is quite simple:
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Clean the USB port head on the computer to remove dirt
Try connecting the USB through a different port or another computer to check the connection capability. If you find that the USB still connects through another computer, then the USB port on your computer may be damaged and needs repair or replacement. If you see another computer also experiencing similar USB recognition issues, it could be that your USB is damaged.
2.3. Guide to Handling Locked USB Ports
It could also be unintentional that you have locked the USB port. Therefore, you can open the USB port again by:
Step 1: Open the RUN dialog by pressing Windows + R > enter the command “devmgmt.msc” > press OK or Enter
Step 2: when the Device Manager interface appears, double-click on 'Universal Serial Bus controller' will see the status of the locked USB port
Step 3: right-click and select 'USB Composite Device' and choose 'Enable device'.
2.4. Troubleshooting When Computer is Infected with a Virus
Computer virus infection can also cause the laptop to not recognize USB. Therefore, you need to install some virus scanning and removal software: Avast, Kaspersky …After scanning for viruses, restart your computer and check the connection with USB. Additionally, if you have scanned but the computer still does not recognize USB, you may need to reinstall the Windows operating system or take your computer to specialized computer repair centers.
2.5. USB Driver Error or Incorrect Recognition
When your computer doesn't recognize USB, consider the possibility of a faulty or missing driver, or incorrect recognition. During the operating system installation, you might have overlooked installing the USB driver. To address this issue, reinstall the USB driver for your computer using Driver Easy software for automatic scanning and downloading.
2.6. Setting up USB Symbols
To reset USB symbols, follow these steps:
Step 1: Connect USB to your computer > right-click on “ This PC” or “My Computer” > select Manage
Step 2: Right-click on “Disk management” under the “Storage” folder. If there is a missing USB symbol error, the Removable folder will not display the symbol.
Step 3: Right-click on your USB > select “change Drive letter and Paths…” > select Add to set up the USB symbol > select Assign the following drive letter > choose the corresponding symbols in the dropdown > press OK to complete.
Here is a compilation of causes and 6 effective solutions for a laptop not recognizing USB. Don't forget to follow and update the latest information, tricks, and technology news on the Mytour News section. Thank you for reading this article on Mytour.
