Driver Issues
3. Driver's Ed
Drivers are the software that allows your operating system to communicate with the USB device. An outdated, corrupted, or incompatible driver is a common cause of USB issues. Thankfully, checking and updating your drivers is usually pretty straightforward.
In Windows, open the Device Manager (search for it in the Start Menu). Look for your USB device in the list. If it has a yellow exclamation mark next to it, that's a sign of a driver problem. Right-click on the device and select "Update driver." You can choose to search automatically for updated drivers, or you can browse your computer for driver software if you've already downloaded it from the manufacturer's website.
If updating the driver doesn't work, try uninstalling it and then reinstalling it. Right-click on the device in Device Manager and select "Uninstall device." Then, unplug the USB device, restart your computer, and plug the device back in. Windows should automatically reinstall the driver. If not, you may need to manually install it from the manufacturer's website.
Sometimes, the latest driver isn't always the best driver. If you're still having problems after updating, try rolling back to a previous version. In Device Manager, right-click on the device, select "Properties," go to the "Driver" tab, and click "Roll Back Driver." This will only work if you've previously updated the driver.
And remember, always download drivers from the manufacturer's official website. Avoid downloading drivers from third-party websites, as they may contain malware.
