How to Fix USB Not Showing Up

This is a quick guide to troubleshooting and fixing a USB drive that isn’t recognized by your computer.

Steps to Resolve the Issue

1. Try Alternate Ports and Devices

   • Plug your USB into a different USB port on your laptop or computer.
   • If possible, try connecting the USB to a different computer.

2. Restart Your Computer

   • Sometimes simply restarting your computer can resolve USB recognition issues.

3. Check Device Manager

   • Use the Windows search bar and type in device manager.
   • Open Device Manager.

4. Inspect Universal Serial Bus Controllers

   • Expand the section labeled “Universal Serial Bus controllers.”
   • Examine the list for entries like “USB Composite Device” or “USB Root Hub (USB 3.0).”
   • Note: Each entry may refer to a different USB port on your device.

5. Update USB Drivers

   • Right-click on the suspicious or problematic USB port/device.
   • Select Update driver.
   • Choose Search automatically for drivers.
   • Follow the on-screen instructions.
   • If updates are found, install them; this may solve the problem.

Additional Notes

• Trial and error may be necessary to determine which USB device entry corresponds to your problem port.
• Keeping drivers updated can prevent many hardware recognition issues.

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