Can I use a self powered usb hub to use in place of a faulty usb port?
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A question someone should ask is why you have a bad usb port. One of the main reasons for losng a port is drawing to much power to run devices with no external power of their own. If you hook up these to another usb port without compensating for the power draw you could end up with another bad port. You can hook up to 128 devices to a usb port as long as you provide enough power to run them.
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You could use a USB hub or extender, this product from Tiger Direct also looks like it could do the job for you;\n\nhttp://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=1487819&Sku=ULT316261
196690
via data cable connected into usb port
775866
I don't think you can do that. you need the number of amps and the power factor for that device.
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If you've tried it on a known working USB port (be sure to try more than one, and try a different computer) and it doesn't work, then you're probably stuck.  Those thumb drives are pretty inexpensive and manufacturers will merely replace them if the fault is found to be a defect and not user error/abuse.\n\nDid you happen to remove it without using the Safe Removal method from the systray?  That can cause it to go wonky.
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You will need an adapter.\n\nSpecifically, a parallel-to-USB wire.\n\nThe link listed as a source is an adapter made by Belkin. It gives you some more information about this type of adapter.\n\nNOTE: The site may not represent the lowest price for the product. I highly advise searching local stores and internet sites for the lowest price.
745762
and you have a double-male usb cable? anyway .. an external usb harddrive would be the best thing ... you can get a smaller one for under 50 bucks ...
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Delete the USB hub and USB ports (device manager) Reboot your computer with out anything plugged in. It should locate the USB ports and reinstall them.
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you need a USB data transfer cable.
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plus Banoon that wont work without a hub or you have to use a crossover cable.\nEasiest thing is just get yourself a pen drive, you can get a 2GB one for about £20 now and it will be the most useful device for the future, just make sure support for 98 is available, as a lot of manufacturers are now not making drivers for 09
224677
yeah, you can plug in the extra mouse to the USB (if thats how it connects) and they both will work at the same time.
382966
If you don't have a usb port, you can buy addon PCI cards for it.
385156
ive got a ibm t-23 ive had problems the devices you hook up to the usb are drawing to much power you need to pick up a power hub this will fix powering up all devices
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get one of those 4 port usb devices, and plug into the non workin one...i don't know how, but it seems to work...plus you'll have 3 extra one's
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It sounds like your USB ports got blown out. Go to Control Panel,System, Hardware, Device Manager, scroll down to bottom and see if they are malfunctioning there. Check them all. If you can find even one working you can go buy a hub and save yourself a bunch of repair money.
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Well as USB ports are technically Serial, I would say yes.
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I have before the same problem.\n\nGto >Start> -Right click- >My Computer> click on >Hardware> click >Device Manager> then see if there is a yellow exclaimation point. \nIf so uninstall it from there after you unplug the device then reinstall. \n\nOr Maybe (LikeMe) you need for work your USB (especial if the plug Device is USB-HDD)\nYou need a extra power there.\nThere are some HUBs which give extra power\nIn my problem work (Hope and in your)\n\nelse..You could have burnt out the usb port.\ncheck and this with a utility (like norton?)\n\nGood Luck