Why won’t Windows safely eject my external hard drive?
Windows keeps displaying "Windows can't stop your Volume device because a program is still using it" whenever I try to safely remove my external hard drive. I've closed…
USB devices
Can a damaged mouse cause other mice or USB ports to stop working?
I accidentally dropped a two-button-side mouse, and the right-side button now seems permanently held down. The cursor still moves, but normal clicks are ignored or behave strangely. When…
Mouse clicks stop working and Windows keeps navigating back after moving my PC
My mouse cursor continues moving normally, but the left click—and sometimes the right click—randomly stops responding. At the same time, browsers and other applications occasionally act as if…
Do I Need to Eject a USB Keyboard or Mouse Before Unplugging It?
On Windows 11, my laptop plays a notification sound when I unplug my USB keyboard or mouse. I cannot find an eject option for them, so I'm wondering…
Do I Need to Eject a USB Keyboard or Mouse Before Unplugging It?
I'm using Windows 11 and can't find an eject option for my USB keyboard or mouse. When I unplug one, Windows plays a notification sound, which makes me…
Keyboard and Mouse Stop Working at the Windows Sign-In Screen
I can reach the Windows lock screen showing the time and date, but I can't click or type anything to sign in. My USB keyboard and mouse seem…
Why won’t any of my Xbox controllers connect to my PC anymore?
About a month ago, one of my Xbox controllers suddenly stopped working on my PC with the message, "The last USB device you connected to this computer malfunctioned,…
Why won’t any of my Xbox controllers connect to my PC anymore?
About a month ago, one of my Xbox controllers stopped working on my PC and Windows displayed the message, "The last USB device you connected to this computer…
Windows 11 Keeps Playing Random USB Connect and Disconnect Sounds
I'm running Windows 11, and since yesterday my computer has randomly started playing the USB device connected/disconnected sound. I disabled application notifications, so it doesn't seem to be…
Can I connect a mouse and USB drive through one laptop port?
My laptop has only two USB ports: one is usually occupied by a printer, and the other is used by my mouse because I prefer it over the…
USB Keyboard and Mouse Stop Working Once Windows Starts
My mouse and keyboard receive power during startup and work in Windows Recovery, but they stop responding as soon as normal Windows loads. I've tried several fixes, including…
None of the wireless mice are recognized after restarting Windows 11
After my friend shut down and restarted his Windows 11 PC, his wireless mouse stopped working. Several other mice were tested, but none were recognized, and the same…
Struggled to Fix Mouse Lag and Now My Devices Are Not Working
I've been having a frustrating time with my Logitech Hero G502 mouse that started lagging recently. To troubleshoot, I followed a suggestion to check device management for drivers…
Help! My Keyboard and Mouse Won't Work at Login
I'm having a strange issue with my PC. When I log in, I can't get past the sign-in screen because neither my keyboard nor my mouse is working.…
Why do my external monitors keep blinking when connected to a dock?
I've got multiple users reporting a frustrating issue where their external monitors blink out when plugged into a dock. We've got a mix of brands here: one user…
Can my mouse and headphones really transfer malware?
I've been wondering about the security of my peripherals. Someone mentioned that if I plug my mouse and headphones into an infected device, there's a chance they could…
Help! My USB Devices Stopped Working After a Power Surge
I connected my Xbox controller to my PC, and right after that, I got a power surge warning. I quickly unplugged it, but now my keyboard and mouse…
Is it safe to use hot glue on my mouse dongle?
I'm trying to fix a mouse dongle that keeps coming apart from its USB port. I don't have superglue on hand, but I do have a hot glue…
Is My USB Dock Overloaded with Devices?
Hey everyone! I'm dealing with a bit of a tricky situation with my setup. I'm using a Dell D6000 Dock to connect all my USB devices and two…
How Can I Prevent USB Devices from Waking My PC?
Hey everyone! I've got a bit of a frustrating issue with my computer. It keeps turning back on when I either click my mouse or hit a key…