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how can i get my pc to recognise another usb port?

the main usb port is broken, and I cant plug my iphone in. Every other usb port says "the usb device not recognised" and then shows the port menu like this

USB root hub (two ports)

Unused port

Unknown device

can anyone help? ive not been able to sync my phone since i got it in October and my battery will only charge if the phone is switched off. I think I really need to sync and update the phone but I cant connect the thing to the pc. Any ideas of how to get the pc to recognise the ports?

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  • Anonymous
    10 years ago
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    go to My Computer, Right Click on it and Select Manage, go to Device Manager, Scroll down, if there are any hardware with yellow question marks you must update the drivers.

  • Anonymous
    10 years ago

    Also Try Start menu, Right clikc Computer, Manage, Device Manager..

    Locate, Right click And Uninstall the Driver.. Then Restart the Computer.

    Hope it helps :)

  • Anonymous
    4 years ago

    its a USB potential element (are you attempting this on a computer!!) make certain you have an entire potential USB connection (many laptops and keyboard connectors purely supply 100mA max truly than the completed 500mA, additionally do no longer connect via an unpowered hub the two. connect it direct to the laptop on an entire potential USB port or via a powered hub (mains transformer related to it) and it is going to be ok. make certain you have the latest itunes 8.0.a million and reset the ipod till now connection (menu and centre key till at last demonstrate blanks then connect as quickly because it lights furnishings up).

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