How do I fix my USB ports not working on my HP laptop?

Here’s how:

  1. Remove ALL the USB devices from your HP laptop.
  2. Power off your laptop and disconnect it from power supplies.
  3. Carefully remove the battery from the back of the laptop.
  4. Wait 10 minutes before you seat the battery back in.
  5. Insert ALL the USB devices and recharge your PC.
  6. Restart your PC.

How do I enable USB on my HP laptop?

Under the Security tab, use the up and down arrows to select USB Security, and then press Enter. A list of USB ports and their locations displays. Use the up and down arrows to select a port, then use the left and right arrows to select either Enabled or Disabled as desired.

Why are my USB ports not working?

There are several reasons why a USB device is not recognized. You could have a damaged device, or there could be a problem with the port itself. Computer has difficulty detecting USB devices. The USB Selective Suspend feature is on.

How do I enable USB in BIOS?

How to enable USB boot in BIOS settings

  1. In the BIOS settings, go to the ‘Boot’ tab.
  2. Select ‘Boot option #1”
  3. Press ENTER.
  4. Select your USB device.
  5. Press F10 to save and exit.

Why does my computer say USB device not recognized?

The currently loaded USB driver has become unstable or corrupt. Your PC requires an update for issues that may conflict with a USB external hard drive and Windows. Windows may be missing other important updates hardware or software issues. Your USB controllers may have become unstable or corrupt.

How do I enable USB support?

Enable USB Ports via Device Manager

  1. Click the Start button and type “device manager” or “devmgmt.
  2. Click “Universal Serial Bus controllers” to see a list of USB ports on the computer.
  3. Right-click each USB port, then click “Enable.” If this does not re-enable the USB ports, right-click each again and select “Uninstall.”

How do I enable USB on my computer?

A) Right-click on USB 3.0 (or any mentioned device in your PC) and click on Disable device, to disable the USB Ports in your device. B) Right-click on USB 3.0 (or any mentioned device in your PC) and click on Enable device, to enable the USB Ports in your device.