Windows 10: Different devices plugged into random usb ports?

Discus and support Different devices plugged into random usb ports? in Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware to solve the problem; if I plug "device A" into "USB 1", and plug "device B" into "USB 2", then disconnect both devices and plug "device B" into "USB 1" there will be a... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware' started by p5200, Jan 28, 2021.

  1. p5200 Win User

    Different devices plugged into random usb ports?


    if I plug "device A" into "USB 1", and plug "device B" into "USB 2", then disconnect both devices and plug "device B" into "USB 1" there will be a device-driver conflict? Thanks! *Smile

    :)
     
    p5200, Jan 28, 2021
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  2. Moving device to different USB port = NIGHTMARE!

    Hi all,

    Is anyone else having this problem? I have 6 USB 2.0 ports and a 4x Hub plugged into one of them, and if more any device from one USB port to another, Windows thinks I'm plugging in a new device, and needs to go through the whole process of installing both the drivers and the software (in correct order yada yada) EACH time this is done.

    I have 4 cables plugged into the 4 main USB ports, and everytime I unplug them all to open the case, I never know which ones went in which one so I whack them all back in, boot up, and have to go through settings them all up again! Its a NIGHTMARE! *Mad Different devices plugged into random usb ports? :mad:

    Examples so far that needed reinstalling when switched USB ports:
    Vimicro Webcam - cannot just choose drivers again, need to reinstall off cd (even though cd recognises drivers are already installed - windows doesn't!!)
    Logitech MX700 mouse - movement of mouse is automatically enabled, but MouseWare software needs to be reinstalled
    Belkin USB 802.11g adapter - Complete and total nightmare, needs fully uninstalling and manually uninstall service before reinstall

    The list goes on... I thought USB was plug and play!! Not only is it not plug and play (you need to install drivers/software, then plug in, then install drivers again!), but you can't even swap ports, they are considered by windows to be totally seperate and unconnected devices.

    Any opinions/workarounds/advice/flame?
     
    Pinksteady, Jan 28, 2021
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  3. spapakons Win User
    USB Port Oddities


    Ok, let's see it with pictures step-by-step. First right-click on the USB device and select Update driver software:


    Different devices plugged into random usb ports? [​IMG]


    Then select Browse my computer for driver software (LAST option) :


    Different devices plugged into random usb ports? [​IMG]


    The select Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer (LAST option) :


    Different devices plugged into random usb ports? [​IMG]


    Then select the standard driver from the list and click next:


    Different devices plugged into random usb ports? [​IMG]


    Click next/OK as required to complete installation. Repeat the steps for all Intel USB devices. Finally click on each USB root device and press DEL to delete it, reply YES when asked. After deleting all USB root devices restart the computer.

    I hope this is detailed enough...
     
    spapakons, Jan 28, 2021
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  4. axe0 Win User

    Different devices plugged into random usb ports?

    BSOD driver_corrupted_expool plugging in USB device


    Hi Wendelly,

    As you say it is from your USB ports, but I have 2 questions regarding this.

    1. Does a BSOD occur with every (should working) device you're trying to connect via USB?
    2. Does a BSOD occur when a device is connected on different USB ports?
     
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