USB device not recognized Vista

All of a sudden my usb ports no longer work. I get a message that my USB device not recognized. I tried other cables without result. I used a Logitec USB mouse and was also download an iPod from itunes update. None of my USB ports work. I tried other devices also.

Hi RandyPierce,

Please see the thread with a similar problem and fix possible:

http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/Forum/windows_vista-hardware/USB-device-not-recognized-by-Vista/b2c712cb-19da-4fbb-aae2-29d4c5d2ad39

I hope this helps!

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