One of the USB devices attached to this computer has malfunctioned and windows does not recognized it error like this when i am insert my kingston data traveler 2 gb in all systems

1]Go to control pannel
2]Go to System and Security
3]Go to Device Manager
4]Click Universal Serial Bus Controllers
5]Right click the USB
6]Click Uninstall
then Reboot computer while pendrive is inserted in USB
Then connect to the internet.
When you connect to the internet if the said USB is empty
(i.e. no device is inserted in it) they install the device
eventhough the device is not present, causing the said error.

Have you tried inserting to a different USB port?

The thumb drive might have some fault.
Plug it in other OS mainly windows XP and Linux.
If still same problem persists after tried in Linux, problem is with pen drive.
You can ask for a replacement from the dealer as it has guarantee for 5years.

This may cause if your USB port is out of order. Or your pen drive is not in good condition.
Think this is helpful !

I would say do a firmware wipe but seeing as you have no access to the drive at all I would say your probably SoL and in need of a new drive

hope this helps
Robb

Try re-formating the Pen Drive. Also check your USB and HUB drivers in Device Manager

there is absolutely no problem in your pc .
your pen drive is faulty.

Since you have these many problems with your laptop, Firstly try to reformat the system and reinstall all the neccessary drivers. Many times reformatting works well as your OS might malfunction when you have virus or malwares in your laptop.

OTHER SOLUTIONS
a. for USB:

1. Click Start, click Run, type Devmgmt.msc, and then click OK. The Device Manager window opens.
2. Expand Universal Serial Bus controllers.
3. Right-click a USB Root Hub in the list, and then click Properties. The USB Root Hub Properties dialog box is displayed.
4. Click the Power Management tab.
5. Click to clear the Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power check box, and then click OK.
6. Repeat steps 3 through 6 for each USB Root Hub in the list.
7. On the Action menu, click Scan for hardware changes.
   
   Windows XP recognizes the new device.
8. Close the Device Manager window.

b. SD CARD
Your 1GB kingston card might have virus. use a card reader and reformat the card for future use.

c. Uninstall and reinstall the driver of your finger scanner.


Hope this helps,


~regards,
Jegan

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