Describes a method to resolve a problem in which a USB port may stop responding when a USB device is repeatedly inserted and removed.

This article provides methods for working around slow or unresponsive USB devices attached to the same hub.

Instead of fix-it tools, Windows 10 uses troubleshooters to help you solve problems. To run a troubleshooter, use the following steps: Select Start > Settings > Update & Security > Troubleshoot > Additional troubleshooters, and then select Additional troubleshooters.

Having trouble with a device? Make sure everything is connected properly, the device has power, and that it’s set up correctly. Try using a different USB port on your PC. If you use a USB hub between the device and the PC, make sure the hub has power.

Download the drivers for the desired device from the device manufacturer's site. Make sure to download the correct drivers that match the version and architecture of Windows. Once downloaded, if necessary, uncompress the downloaded drivers. Make a note of where the drivers are located on the Windows device.

Get Help has troubleshooters, or diagnostic tests, that can check your system configuration for anything that might be causing issues using your devices. Here's a few of the more common ones.

To automatically get available driver updates for your hardware, set Windows to install recommended updates. You can set Windows to automatically install important and recommended updates or important updates only. Optional updates aren't downloaded or installed automatically.

Upon completing a major Windows upgrade (for example, the Windows 10 Creators Update or the May or October 2020 (20H1 and 20H2) updates), devices are not working, or not working optimally.

In this article, we will help you find your error code and suggest what you might try to correct the error. Follow the recommended resolutions for that error code. You may also click the specific error code to get more detail information. Note: This article doesn't contain all error codes generated by Device Manager.

Use the System File Checker tool to repair missing or corrupted system files. When critical Windows system files are missing or corrupted, some Windows features may stop working correctly or Windows may stop responding altogether.