Dell usb ports not recognized

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weeze - Feb 21, 2011 at 04:50 PM
Ambucias Posts 47356 Registration date Monday February 1, 2010 Status Moderator Last seen February 15, 2023 - Feb 22, 2011 at 05:12 AM
Hello, My Dell desktop (XPS 400) suddenly will not recognize anything that is plugged into a usb, so no wireless keyboard or mouse. I have an old ps2 keyboard, but no port on the cpu. How can I communicate with my pc to get the usb ports working again? Thanks!



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stating the obv
Feb 21, 2011 at 05:48 PM
buy a usb card
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Well, thanks, Captain Obvious, but no matter how many new ports I purchase, they still wouldn't be recognized until the problem is fixed.
Fortunately, I was able to open in safe mode with working USB ports. I was then able to restore settings and everything is rosy now.
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Ambucias Posts 47356 Registration date Monday February 1, 2010 Status Moderator Last seen February 15, 2023 11,169
Feb 22, 2011 at 05:12 AM
Hello Weeze,

I have had the same issue, If you go to your local computer store, preferably in a large chain, for very cheap ($5 USD), you can purchase a USB, ps2 adapter, it's green and all will just just fine. I don't need mine anymore, but I can't send it to you.

You better hurry because they are getting rare.

Good luck
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