Windows 10: My USB ports keeping connecting and disconnecting on Windows 11

I updated to Windows 11 several months ago on my laptop. Over the past several months, I have had no issues whatsoever, but over the past 2 weeks, all three of my USB ports have stopped working. When connecting any device USB drive, mouse, keyboard to any of the USB ports, the device will continue to connect and disconnect with associated chime if volume is on. I have updated all the drivers, uninstalled and reinstalled all the drivers, restarted the computer, updated Windows 11 to the most recent version, tried multiple other devices, and run troubleshooting through Command Prompt without b

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Xbox 360 controller keeps connecting/disconnecting

My xbox controller keeps connecting/disconnecting, I hear the audio notification from Windows 10 that it's connected then disconnected constantly. I'm trying to play rocket league but my controller keeps going on/off. I've tried different ports front and rear on my PC and disabling USB power saving and selective suspend settings. The controller itself is fine, I swapped with my brother, mine stays connected on his, his on mine has the same problem. Any ideas?

 

2ed and 3rd usb port keep connecting and disconnecting every second

Dear La_milk _man,

Welcome to the Microsoft Community



Thank you for reaching out regarding the issues you're experiencing with the USB ports on your PC when trying to connect devices like your Oculus Quest 2 and your phone. I'm here to help you troubleshoot and hopefully resolve this issue.

The problem you're describing where the USB ports keep connecting and disconnecting devices can be caused by several factors, including power settings, driver issues, or even hardware faults. Let's go through some steps to diagnose and potentially fix the issue:

1. Check Power Management Settings: Sometimes, the USB ports are set to save power by turning off. You can check this by:
   
   • Right-clicking the Start button and selecting 'Device Manager'.
     
   • Expanding the 'Universal Serial Bus controllers' section.
     
   • Right-clicking on each 'USB Root Hub' and 'USB 3.0 Hub' entry and choosing 'Properties'.
     
   • Navigate to the 'Power Management' tab and uncheck the box that says 'Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power'.
     
   • Click 'OK' and repeat for each entry.
     
2. Reset the USB Controllers: This can help resolve any temporary glitches affecting the ports:
   
   • In the Device Manager, right-click each entry under 'Universal Serial Bus controllers' and select 'Uninstall device'.
     
   • Restart your computer. Windows will automatically reinstall the USB controllers.
     
3. Update USB and Chipset Drivers: Outdated or corrupted drivers can cause connectivity issues:
   
   • Again in Device Manager, right-click each USB and chipset device and select 'Update driver'.
     
   • Choose 'Search automatically for updated driver software'.
     
   • Follow the prompts to install any available updates.
     
   • Alternatively, check your PC manufacturer's website for the latest drivers.
     
4. Try a Different USB Cable or Port: Sometimes, the issue might be as simple as a faulty cable or a problematic USB port. Try connecting the Oculus Quest 2 and other devices using a different USB cable and different USB ports to see if the issue persists.
   

If none of the above solutions work, there may be a physical issue with the USB ports themselves. Consider having a technician look at the hardware if you suspect this is the case.

Please try these steps and let me know how it goes. If the problem persists after trying these solutions, further investigation into the specific hardware setup and possibly professional hardware diagnostics might be necessary.



Best Regards,

Martin | Microsoft Community Support Specialist

 

3.0 usb keeps disconnecting on 3.0 port

Hi,

Since you have made all the steps necessary, however the issue still persists, we suggest that you post your query in our
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Regards.