Onboard USB stops working on Windows 8

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fundanglr

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#204677 12-Oct-2016 18:29

hey guys got a usb problem i need somehelp with.

my on board usb ports keep stopping working, i have to uninstall the driver and let it rediscover itself to get them working, any ideas? win 8.1 64bit pro

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#1649897 12-Oct-2016 18:50

Wipe & reload? If that doesn't resolve I'd say you need to replace the motherboard.

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#1649944 12-Oct-2016 20:30

What devices do you have on that port group?

Back ports and front ports? Both stop?

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#1649946 12-Oct-2016 20:31

My 10cents worth:

I run lots of USB devices on my PC's.

Win7 very stable.

Win8 VERY Unstable - gave up!

Win10 Quite stable.

All hardware / drivers Win10 etc certified.

Win10 is getting there and is a hell of a lot better than Win8 but nowhere near Win7 for stability.

That is mine and others I know experience!

It MAY not be the motherboard.

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#1649950 12-Oct-2016 20:41

Upgrade to Windows 10 may help

fundanglr

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#1650030 12-Oct-2016 23:38

there is the rear usbs that stop, top usbs are fine its the rear ones that are giving the issue. i uninstall that hub reboot and it finds it again and reinstalls the driver making it work again

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#1650043 13-Oct-2016 01:43

What motherboard are you using

Manufacturer : (ie Asus)

Make/Model : (ie Crosshair V Formula)

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#1650053 13-Oct-2016 06:06

fundanglr:
there is the rear usbs that stop, top usbs are fine its the rear ones that are giving the issue. i uninstall that hub reboot and it finds it again and reinstalls the driver making it work again

If you reboot without the uninstall - does it work again?

Also need a list of devices you are using on that port when the port dies.

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#1650064 13-Oct-2016 07:10

Try disabling USB sleep in both Power Options and driver properties (Device Manager).

Update BIOS firmware if available.