

If there's only another PC available, after connecting USB mic to it successfully, then eject the USB properly from that computer. Method 4 – Connect to Another DeviceĬonnect the USB mic to another machine, such as PS4 or even your smatphone (via a USB adapter) and if it does recognize the device properly, then reconnect it to the original computer. If you see anything listed there that is greyed out or unknown device, go ahead and right-click them and choose Uninstall. Once Device Manager loads, you need to click on View and then click on Show Hidden Devices.Įxpand Imaging Devices, Universal Serial Bus Controllers and Unknown Devices. You can view hidden devices in Device Manager by first opening a command prompt and then typing the following two commands: Method 3 – Uninstall Hidden Devicesīy default, Device Manager doesn’t show all devices that have been installed to the system. Certain hidden or ghost USB devices can cause conflicts with current USB devices. If not, go back to the power management tab for each one and check the box. Reconnect the USB device and see if it is recognized. If you have more than one USB Root Hub listed, you need to repeat these steps for each one. At last restart your computer. Open "Device Manager"-"expand USB Serial Bus Controllers"-right-click " USB Root Hub"-" Properties".Ĭlick " Power Management" tab-uncheck the " Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power" box. The small microprocessor on the motherboard will reload the drivers and your USB ports should hopefully be recognizing devices again. Sometimes the motherboard needs to be “rebooted” because things can go wrong. Yes that is it! Note that this does not mean just shut down, but actually no more being powered. Simply UNPLUG your computer from the power supply. Let it sit for several minutes and then plug it back in. Try this method first, you’ll have saved a lot of time. The full article is from Aseem Kishore of Check out other tips here: How to Fix USB Device Not Recognized in Windows Method 1 – Unplug Computer
