Windows 10: USB devices keeps disconnecting automatically

USB devices disappear after working OK.

USB flash drives and hard drives work OK but then disappear.

It would be wonderful if this did not happen.

(Perhaps a powered USB hub is needed ?)


***Original title: USB devices disappear***

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usb keeps disconnecting and reconnecting windows 10

Hi,



Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community. I regret the inconvenience caused to you. Let me help you.

• 
  What is the make model of your system?
  

I suggest you to Change the USB power management settings and check.

• 
  Open Device Manager.
  
• 
  Double-click the type USB to change power management settings.
  
• 
  Right-click the specific device you want, and then click
  Properties.
  
• 
  On the Power Management tab, change the power management settings.
  

I would also suggest you to refer to the suggestion by
Ashish Sondhi from the following link and check if it helps.

USB devices keeps disconnecting/ reconnecting automatically



Also refer:

• What if a wired device isn't installed properly?

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-8/what-device-isnt-installed-properly

(Note: steps in the above article applies to Windows 10 as well)



Let us know if you have any further query on Windows, we are glad to assist you.



Thank you.

 

USB Devices keep disconnecting

Most if not all manufactuers will also offer USB drivers based on your OS.......see the example for my board manufactuer.....

 

Windows 10 "USB Device Not recognized" error keeps popping up and USB devices do not work

Hi,

To fix the issue, we suggest that you do the following steps:

Method 1: Run the Troubleshoot Hardware and Devices

• Press Windows Key +R and type
  Control Panel.
• Type troubleshooting in the search bar and click on
  troubleshooting.
• Click on Hardware and Devices.
  
• Follow the steps from the wizard to run the troubleshooter.

Method 2: Uninstall and re-install USB drivers

• Press Windows Key +R and type
  devmgmt.msc to open Device manager.
• Expand Universal Serial Bus controllers.
• Right-click the first USB controller under Universal Serial Bus controllers, and then click on
  Uninstall to remove it.
• Repeat these steps for the entire USB controller under Universal Serial Bus controllers.
• Restart the computer. Windows will automatically scan for hardware changes and reinstall all the USB controllers that you uninstalled.

If the issue persists, download the latest USB drivers for your Surface Pro 2.

If you need further assistance, let us know.