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Discus and support Device plugged in but Windows Update said "Plug in your device to continue installing this... in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; Hello, my laptop was plugged in to an outlet, and certainly charging. However, when I check for updates, it said: "Plug in your device to continue... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by KhoiDo Dinh, Jan 19, 2022.

  1. Device plugged in but Windows Update said "Plug in your device to continue installing this...


    Hello, my laptop was plugged in to an outlet, and certainly charging. However, when I check for updates, it said: "Plug in your device to continue installing this update". As you can see, this is a firmware update. How is it possible that already plugged in device but still says "Plug in". I also disabled the option to install manufacturer's update Dell from "advanced system settings" and capsule firmware updates from UEFI. My laptop is a Dell Vostro 3405, processor Ryzen 5 3500u with radeon mobile gfx, 8GB ram.

    :)
     
    KhoiDo Dinh, Jan 19, 2022
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  2. Device Manager Un-Hiding Hidden Devices

    When you connect a plug and play device, Windows Plug and Play manager detects it, finds and installs the driver. Device Manager lists the device with a solid icon.

    The driver is only removed when you uninstall the device, not simply by disconnecting the device. When the device is disconnected, its driver is still installed. By default, Device Manager only displays connected devices. When you show hidden devices, note the Bluetooth icon you see is semi-transparent (not opaque). That indicates a "non-present" device. Sometimes also called a "ghost" device. The driver is still installed but the device is not currently detected (i.e. not connected).

    Device can be disconnected when
    • Device unplugged (e.g. removing a USB device)
    • Turning a device OFF
    • Disabling the device in BIOS (then windows won't detect it) or
    • Device failure

    So
    • Check BIOS as suggested
    • Check board connections
    • Can b/t be turned off by a switch? or keyboard combination?
    Also possible the b/t h/w failed
     
    ComputerGeek, Jan 19, 2022
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  3. Arul_D Win User
    Computer Won't Auto Change the Playback Device When Headphones Plugged In/Out

    Hi Michael,

    I understand your concern and will be happy to assist you.

    Is the issue specific to only Headphones/ Does External Speaker play when plugged in?

    I suggest you to try resetting the default device as shown in the steps given below and check if the issue persists.


    • Plug in the Headphones in the machine.

    • Go to Start and Control Panel.

    • Select 'Hardware and Sound'.

    • Click 'Change system sounds'.

    • Click 'Playback' tab. (It should then show you your headphones in the list).

    • Select your proper Headphone device from the list, then Click 'Set Default'.

    • Now unplug your Headphones and select speakers from the list, then Click 'Set Default'.
    Hope it helps. Please reply for further queries on this.
     
    Arul_D, Jan 19, 2022
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  4. Device plugged in but Windows Update said "Plug in your device to continue installing this...

    Headphones output device is not plugged in

    A quick update about additional steps I tried:

    1. Uninstall KB4512508 (no effect)
    2. Re-install KB4512508 (no effect)
    3. Disable and re-enable High Definition Audio Device via device manager (no effect)

    As a last ditch I booted the PC with a live OS from USB storage and to my surprise the Headphones socket on the front panel was detected and worked fine. I think this should rule out a hardware-related issue.

    Once again, I would appreciate any suggestion to solve this problem.

    Best regards,
     
    randomisator, Jan 19, 2022
    #4
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