Jump to content

USB Ports on Windows Startup

Fyz0
By Fyz0
in Windows
 Share
Posted

I've had this problem for a long time, either from my PC crashing sometimes and going into repair mode or just trying to format it, when i go into any windows part that is not the windows log in or the user itself, my USB's are not recognized. I've had this PC for 8 years and i couldn't format it because i cant use my keyboard or mouse on the windows repair menu or even if i formatted it i wouldn't be able to use them on the windows setup menu. This doesn't stop me from using the PC normally, it works just fine, the only problem is if for some reason it goes into safe mode or i have to format it, which i do.

I can go into bios on start up, i've enabled USB Legacy and even tried to put the USB on the top of the boot order, nothing worked, i'm not sure but i think this MOBO doesn't have USB 3.0 and it doesn't have PS/2. Any ideas?

Link to comment
https://linustechtips.com/topic/1284439-usb-ports-on-windows-startup/
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted
  • Author
Just now, namedog said:

I don't understand, could you try to word it a little better? I'll try to help.

So, when turning on the PC the keyboard light are on, i can go into the bios, but as soon as it goes to the windows logo, it goes off. Of course this wouldnt be a problem, but this also happens on windows repair mode. I tried to go into it a few days ago to format the pc but i couldnt leave or do anything as the keyboard and mouse didnt work.

Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted

Now I see a lot better. So it's normal for the keyboard to turn off at the windows logo, but at the recovery environment? It might be a compatibility issue if you are not using the recovery environment that you can go to when shutting down the pc because no drivers have started.

Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted
  • Author
1 minute ago, namedog said:

Now I see a lot better. So it's normal for the keyboard to turn off at the windows logo, but at the recovery environment? It might be a compatibility issue if you are not using the recovery environment that you can go to when shutting down the pc because no drivers have started.

I've tried it with different keyboards and no luck with any, maybe they all require drives? i doubt it. 

It's like the MOBO turns off all usb ports.

Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted
  • Author
5 minutes ago, namedog said:

This is getting strange, have you changed the usb port of the keyboard? If not try that. Then there is trying a PS/2 keyboard. Those things work pretty much all the time. You can pick one up for real cheap.

Yes, i've tried changing it, or any kind of variation of that idea, no luck, and this MOBO has no ps/2 input, i know that would fix it. Maybe there's just no solution.

Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted
  • Author
1 minute ago, namedog said:

Have you used the recovery mode that you can use when you shut down the pc and hold two keys? I forgot what they were but you should be able to search it if you don't know it. It might work with that.

Yeah, restart and hold shift, thats where you go to format windows, cant use usb there and if i go there i cant leave, if i restart it goes back there so im stuck, it happen yesterday, had to clear CMOS.

Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted
  • Author
38 minutes ago, namedog said:

Try to make a windows install usb bootable. Go into bios and boot Into it. Then go into the recovery environment and try to do what you did in the other RE.

I will find out how to do that when i have the time, thank you.

Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
 Share
Go to topic listing Windows

×