Wierd problem: no USB ports working & unable to install usb2 drivers :S

kaisellgren · Dec 21, 2007, 10:52 PM

Hello,

My new PC does not recognize any USB devices, simply nothing happens. I have only one mouse that works trough USB so using only Keyboard to install stuff is hard, but I managed to get to the USB 2 driver installation wizard, however, it says "Does not support this Operating System: WNT_5.2 P" so what shall I do now?? I have x64 XP pro...

OldBuzzard · Dec 22, 2007, 02:52 AM

Could you tell us what mainboard you are using. You didn't give much info to work with there. The following is just a couple of WAGs that might help.

Have you tried re-installing the Mainboard drivers? That's where the USB drivers usually are. If you don't have the disk that came with the MB you can usually D/L the drivers from the MFG's web site.

If you are trying to install them manually, you have to make sure that you are installing the 64 bit ones and not the 32 bit versions.

Also, if you have a corded mouse you could try a USB to PS2 converter and see if that will work so that you can at least surf the net long enough to find the drivers you need.

**kris23** · Dec 22, 2007, 03:06 AM

there shouldnt be any problems with the USB ports unless the board is faulty, windows comes with its own drivers for most USB devices so you should run a mouse off it.

if it is faulty, i highly suggest upgrading your board to one based off of the Intel P35 or X38 chipsets, they are far better in performance and reliability than any Nforce chipset.

also you should get a different video card the NEW 8800GTS G92 card is more powerful than the 8800GTX in nearly every benchmark, its cheaper too

so really do think about it, you are getting more power and more money in your pocket.

H3X4D3C1M4L · Dec 22, 2007, 11:25 PM

I've done this a couple of times inadvertedly: Check the BIOS to make sure USB is even enabled. Sometimes going with Failsafe settings or after a bad OC makes my system use Failsafe settings, and usually, USB is disabled on that.

kaisellgren · Dec 23, 2007, 10:58 PM

Solved, something was messed up with Windows. =/

Dec 21, 2007, 10:52 PM	#1
kaisellgren DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Lahti, Finland Posts: 52 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	[Solved] Wierd problem: no USB ports working & unable to install usb2 drivers :S Hello, My new PC does not recognize any USB devices, simply nothing happens. I have only one mouse that works trough USB so using only Keyboard to install stuff is hard, but I managed to get to the USB 2 driver installation wizard, however, it says "Does not support this Operating System: WNT_5.2 P" so what shall I do now?? I have x64 XP pro... Last edited by kaisellgren; Dec 25, 2007 at 02:34 PM.

Dec 22, 2007, 02:52 AM	#2
OldBuzzard DH's oldest Geek Join Date: May 2003 Location: Oberlin, OH Posts: 2,783 Rep Power: 145 System Specs	Could you tell us what mainboard you are using. You didn't give much info to work with there. The following is just a couple of WAGs that might help. Have you tried re-installing the Mainboard drivers? That's where the USB drivers usually are. If you don't have the disk that came with the MB you can usually D/L the drivers from the MFG's web site. If you are trying to install them manually, you have to make sure that you are installing the 64 bit ones and not the 32 bit versions. Also, if you have a corded mouse you could try a USB to PS2 converter and see if that will work so that you can at least surf the net long enough to find the drivers you need. __________________ When looking for a reason as to why things go wrong, never rule out sheer STUPIDITY

Dec 22, 2007, 03:06 AM	#3
kris23 Going Insane..... Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 6,018 Rep Power: 131 System Specs	there shouldnt be any problems with the USB ports unless the board is faulty, windows comes with its own drivers for most USB devices so you should run a mouse off it. if it is faulty, i highly suggest upgrading your board to one based off of the Intel P35 or X38 chipsets, they are far better in performance and reliability than any Nforce chipset. also you should get a different video card the NEW 8800GTS G92 card is more powerful than the 8800GTX in nearly every benchmark, its cheaper too so really do think about it, you are getting more power and more money in your pocket. __________________ Hardwareheaven Super-Moderator Building a new computer system and not sure where to start? Click Here! last updated (5/18/11) Rosewill FUTURE case replaces CM 690 II with its greater interior length. Building a PC: Step by Step Guide Written by Kristopher Pedemonte and Nathan Marks-Forder Edited by Allan Campbell Questions or Comments? feel free to post them in the forums!

Dec 22, 2007, 11:25 PM	#4
H3X4D3C1M4L DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 6,794 Rep Power: 0	I've done this a couple of times inadvertedly: Check the BIOS to make sure USB is even enabled. Sometimes going with Failsafe settings or after a bad OC makes my system use Failsafe settings, and usually, USB is disabled on that.

Dec 23, 2007, 10:58 PM	Thread Starter #5
kaisellgren DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Lahti, Finland Posts: 52 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	Solved, something was messed up with Windows. =/