Windows 10: False "The last USB device you connected to this computer has malfunctioned" message

So today, I started getting a notification saying that "The last USB device you connected to this computer has malfunctioned". I haven't plugged anything new in and my other USB devices have been working fine.

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usb device not recognized (malfunction) - Printer

Hope somebody can help a non-techy here.
I have a canon IX4000 printer, and had been using it without problem. The next day (having touched nothing), I got a USB device not recognized warning, and that it has a malfunction (this is under Windows XP).

I've tried the following:
- deinstalling all USB drivers under device manager
- system restore to several days prior, when I knew the printer was working
- trying a different USB lead (tested the lead on another device, so know it works)
- plugged lead into every other available USB port on the computer (front and back).
- tried plugging it into another computer (comes up with the same malfunction warning)
- deinstalled the printer drivers, downloaded and reinstalled them.

Nothing I've tried works. I know the printer functions as I can start it up under service mode and print off test pages without problems, but my computer just won't have it. Could it be a hardware failure, and if not is there anything else I can try that isn't listed above?

Really grateful to anyone who can reply. *Smile

 

the last usb device connected is malfunctioned

I have a musical midi.When plugged into a usb I get a message that says the last usb device connected has malfunctioned and can not be recognized.I have tried uninstalling and reinstalling that usb but still get the same message.

 

USB device not recognized. The last USB device connected to this computer malfunctioned.

Hello, I get a notification from the windows explorer stating that; USB device not recognized. The last USB device connected to this computer malfunctioned whenever I tried to connect my wireless mouse. I have tried power management, driver update methods but nothing worked. My USB port is fine cause it responds to the wired mouse and keyboard. Please, is there anyone who could help me to fix this problem.