Windows 10: is it possible to assign a permanent USB address to a USB device?

Hello,

I've been googling this for an hour, but it seems I can't find the right solution.

I have a microscope connected to the computer:

- a USB2.0 cable for the "serial converter", which is used to control the microscope (stage movement and settings)

- a USB3.0 cable for the camera which acquires the images.

Anytime I reboot (or switch off) windows 10, I need to unplug and replug the USB cables to get windows to communicate with the microscope.

In device manager, the microscope and the camera are correctly displayed as connected and "functioning" but there's no communication with them until I replug them (in the same USB ports).

Do you have any idea why this is happing? will assigning specific address solve this issue ?



Thanks a lot.



Riccardo

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In most cases, this issue can be caused by either an unstable/ corrupt USB controller or your computer's drivers need to be updated.

For us to isolate the possibilities, we suggest that you perform the following troubleshooting steps in succeeding order:

• Connect your USB drive to a different port. Alternatively, try to connect it to a different PC.
• Connect a different USB drive to your PC.
• Unplug your USB drive and restart your system. Afterwards, plug it in and see if it works. If the same issue occurs, perform a complete shutdown and wait for a few minutes before turning it on again.
  
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If you find that the USB drive still doesn't work even after performing all these suggestions, this is most likely pointing to a hardware issue. Thus, it would be best to get in touch with your device manufacturer for a thorough check of the device.

If you have any other questions or concerns, feel free to post back and let us know.