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    USB failed not working anymore

    All of a sudden my USB device Universal Serial USB has stopped working. I went to Google and followed instructions to uninstall and restart computer. Still no device.
    Using an Asus laptop, Windows 8.
    Message: Unknown USB device (device request failed)
    Windows has stopped this device because it has reported problems (code 43). A request for the UsB device descriptor failed.

    What should I be doing to get the USB to recognize the USB devices?

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    Possibly useful links (if you haven't already seen them:

    https://www.lifewire.com/43-errors-explained-2619238

    https://www.pcworld.com/article/2902...-failures.html


    If the hardware has actually failed, there is not much you can do. You could try booting from a live Linux disc to see if the USB port(s) are working under Linux. If they aren't then hardware failure is likely.

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    Are you talking about Device Manager? Did you remove the device from Device Manager and then allow Windows to redetect it?

    What "instructions" do you mean? Post the link so we know what you tried.

    What is the exact device you are talking about? A flash drive?

    You could also try doing a System Restore to a point where the USB was working.

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