How Do You Fix USB Communication Problems?
USB ports on your computer allow you to run a variety of devices including digital cameras, portable MP3 players and video cameras. Once you connect USB devices to your computer, you are able to perform a variety of functions such as mail sync, file transfers and more. Occasionally, USB ports may stop responding or fail, which as a result causes sync problems. With simple troubleshooting skills, you can repair your USB ports and communication. Step 1 Scan for hardware changes. To do so, click the Windows “Start” button and click “Run” (Windows XP users) or “Start Search” (Windows Vista and 7 users). Type “devmgmt.msc” (without quotes) and press “Enter” to launch the Device Manager. Step 2 Click your computer on the Device Manager and click “Action.” Click “Scan for hardware changes.” When the process completes, reconnect your USB device to the computer and wait for a detection. Move to the next step if your computer still does not detect the USB device. Step 3 Disconnect your USB devic
