USB ports stop working

[pudgex3]

My system was fine for months, now all my USB ports turn off and on randomly, usually while I try to play a game. It doesn't matter what game.

I have all current updates to Vista and all my mobo drivers are up to date.

I have tried both rear and front ports in every combination I could think of.

I have tried all USB BIOS settings. (There aren't many)

I don't know what else to do.

 

[mblack]

Try uninstalling then reinstalling the drivers !
Another alternative is to Check the power management of the root hub(s) in Device manager and see whether the little box I marked is checked. If yes, uncheck it.
Basically go into device manager right click onto each usb hub ports click properties then power management tab and uncheck box ( Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power ) if its checked !
Hope this helps !

 

[pudgex3]

Try uninstalling then reinstalling the drivers !
Another alternative is to Check the power management of the root hub(s) in Device manager and see whether the little box I marked is checked. If yes, uncheck it.
Basically go into device manager right click onto each usb hub ports click properties then power management tab and uncheck box ( Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power ) if its checked !
Hope this helps !

thanks for the suggestions, but that box isn't checked and I have uninstalled the drivers and i have also completely reinstalled windows.

 

[sportsguy]

go into control panel, services and make sure ready boost is diabled

sportsguy

 

[pudgex3]

thanks for the help. it was actally the controller. there was a short in the wire. everytime it shorted all the usb's turned off. i put a new wire on it and all is good. thanks again

 

[mblack]

Good as long as you got things sorted out !

 

[samuel liu]

go into control panel, services and make sure ready boost is diabled

sportsguy

Disable ReadyBoost?

I will try it!

 

[ziadramman]

Ok i realize this thread is extremely old, but this is the only forum page i have seen that has the exact same problem i do.

USB ports die out when running a game, Pudgex3 if your there, i need your help!