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Why when I install Service Pack 1 or 2, do I lose all my USB 2.0 ports.

Asked by Croc_Warrior in Windows XP Operating System

Tags: losing, off, pc, ports

Hey...

I have an up market AMD PC and are having issues with Service Packs from Microsoft with my USB 2.0 ports. I am using XP Pro.

My PC works fine and all USB ports work. However when either Service Pack 1 or Service Pack 2 is installed, I lose my USB ports. I did have my mouse and webcam hooked up to USB, before discovering my SP1 and SP2 problems. I have changed the mouse over to PS/2 and been trying to fix my USB problem.

Prior to reformating and reinstalling XP Pro, everything worked fine.

USB is enabled in BIOS. I have unchecked turn off power to all USB devices, in device manager. I have removed all USB ports, reboot and Windows recognises new hardware, installs drivers and all is good. But USB ports still aren't working when devices are plugged in (Webcam, mouse, flash drive)

During startup of windows, the webcam LED light goes on,off,on,off and remains off. Similar story with my USB mouse, it's optical mouse and the red light is on, reaches windows xp load page (blue thingie left to right) loads and webcam flickers, and mouse loses power and webcam. When i plug in my USB flash drive, Orange LEDs come on for a second, then go off.

There's enough evidence to say that it's something to do with supplying power/enabling power, allowing power to be continuosly used by USB ports. Dont be narrow minded with your answers/solutions though, these are just my thoughts.

It's got nothing to do with my PSU, because there is no issue when Service Pack's aren't installed.

Hope someone can help =)
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