inserted a USB stick..infected with virus(got to know only after check that on other PC with awast) n suddenly every USB slots died..
no keyborad working, no mouse working..had to switch back to old style mouse ,keyboard(one which does not have usb connectivity. )
what to do..
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The one sure-fire way to get rid of a virus, Is to do a reformat folowed by a clean install.. I hope you know how to do that, If not there are other options such as certain online virus checkers, or downloading and using a free one, AVG comes to mind.
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Have you restarted the computer?
I had USB ports "dieing" on me when I disconnect my USB Hub... don't ask why. A restart fixes the problem.
If that is the case, you surely have some anytivirussoftware on your computer, or not? -
any idea how to get them back to working.. -
If you have resolved the malware infection, try checking the following;
Click on Start/Vista orb-> Run-> type "regedit"-> check HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\USBSTOR.
The value for Start Dword should be 3; enabled. 4 means disabled.
That way you can at least solve the issue of using USB-sticks.
Have you tried rebooting after disconnecting the keyboard and mouse and then re-inserting those? -
didnt help either.. restarted after pulling out n plugging them back ..
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if you insert an windows installation CD and you can move though the steps, then it must be your current installation that cause trouble.
USB slots died.. :(
Discussion in 'Security and Anti-Virus Software' started by decaPODA, Apr 7, 2009.