Windows 10: USB not recognized after every update

Since a few weeks ago every time there is a Tuesday Windows 10 update I get an error message that system doesn't recognize the last USB device connected. That device seems to be the HP OfficeJet 6100 eprinter. However, three other, but not all usb ports are affected. One of these is unused, but gives the error if I plug in a thumb drive. The other is a USB disc drive.


I can get them going again by random acts. Sometimes simply restarting the system fixes the problem. Sometimes I can use Device Manager to uninstall usb ports starting with the list at the top. Sometimes when I delete one, not the printer, as it is not shown, the system will immediately start setting that device up again - and then all usb ports including the printer are working again. Occasionally just unplugging the printer or turning it off and on fixes the problem. But these steps work randomly, and no one of them is reliable.


Once fixed, there are no further problems until the next Windows 10 update. The drivers appear to be the latest.


This is something Microsoft needs to fix. It is frustrating to have to fix this weekly. I see that this has been a problem for a long time for some people, but is a recent one for me.


One particular problem is that I have scheduled backups to my usb drive and the backup software does not recognize the usb drive after its driver is reinstalled, even though it's at the same letter address.


Does Microsoft acknowledge that it creates is problem? Is Microsoft going to do anything to fix it? If Microsoft is not going to fix this, what can users do to prevent the problem from occurring, assuming drivers are up to date? I would be happy not to ever have another update other than critical security updates. The current features are all I need and non-critical updates are nothing but a pain.

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USB device not recognized spam

Hi Kyle,

You may receive this error if one of your USB connected devices is not properly recognized by the system. Let's try the troubleshooting steps provided by
Krishna Prasobh V on this
thread.

In addition, we suggest that you turn off the notifications from the USB by following these steps:

• Open Settings by typing "settings" in Cortana's search box.
• Click on Devices.
• Locate USB and toggle the switch to Off.

Keep us updated with the status of your concern and we'll be glad to assist you further.

 

Some USB Devices not recognized in Windows 10

Hi have Windows 10 Pro insider preview 10532 64bit Pro Intel i7 desktop PC.

I have multiple USB devices connected, USB 3 & 2. The USB HDD is working however my Samsung phone and kindle are no longer being recognized. The steps followed so far:

• Uninstalled all USB devices in device manager including controllers
• Flashed BIOS to latest version
• Updated USB drivers for the devices from manufacturers sites
• Tried new USB cables

Please note: both devices are recognized by my Windows 10 Lenovo laptop.

I really don't want to fresh install, please suggest any diagnostics I can try.

Thanks

 

USB Device Not Recognized (Malfunctioned)

Just had this problem recently, a cmos clear corrected it. One item you can check to see is if the bios recognizes anything by loading its "boot from" menu and checking for any USB mass storage listed.