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When a device attached to your system isn’t working, the common fixes involve basic troubleshooting like
reconnecting the device, using a different USB port, or restarting the computer, alongside driver updates, running system file checks (SFC/DISM), checking for Windows updates, or reinstalling the device driver in Device Manager. The error often points to connection issues, corrupt drivers, or system file problems, especially with USB devices.
This video provides a quick overview of the solutions for this error:
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Etechniz
YouTube • May 1, 2025
Initial Checks & Quick Fixes
Reconnect: Unplug the device, wait a few seconds, and plug it back in securely, as shown in this YouTube video.
Try a Different Port: Use another USB port, preferably a USB 3.0 port (often blue) if available, says
this YouTube video
.
Restart: A simple restart of your computer can resolve temporary glitches, according to this wikiHow article and this Microsoft Learn page.
Check Cables: Ensure the USB cable isn’t damaged; try a different one if possible, as noted by this YouTube video and this forum.
This video demonstrates how to check the device manager for issues:
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FixITKalia
YouTube • Oct 22, 2024
Driver & System Solutions (Windows)
Update Drivers: In Device Manager (Right-click Start > Device Manager), find your device (under Universal Serial Bus controllers or other categories), right-click, and select “Update driver,” suggests this Microsoft Learn page.
Reinstall Driver: Uninstall the device in Device Manager and then restart your PC to let Windows reinstall it, says this wikiHow article and this YouTube video.
Run System File Checker (SFC): Open Command Prompt as admin and run sfc /scannow to repair corrupted system files, notes this Microsoft Learn page and this DiskGenius article.
Update Windows: Install the latest Windows updates, as they often include driver fixes, notes this wikiHow article.
This video explains how to check for Windows updates:
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Shabd Tech Support
YouTube • May 28, 2023
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Hi hiramj5077,
Thanks for your post in Microsoft Community.
It sounds like you are currently having a problem that receiving “a device attached to the system is not functioning” while installing software. Sorry for the inconvenience.
To understand your problem and help you solve it better,may I ask what version of Windows are you using? You can press Windows+R on the keyboard to open the Run > Type winver in the box > OK to check the version of Windows, you can provide photos or screenshots of the page. (Please take care to protect your privacy.)
And id you connect the software related device via USB?
As for your problem, you can try the following solutions first to see if they can solve your problem:
- Update the Windows to the latest.
- Update the **** Driver if you connect the software related device via USB.
Update Universal Serial Bus Controllers driver in Windows to the latest (Right click on Start > Device Manager > Right-click on the driver to update)
Or go to the manufacturer’s official website to update and re-download the driver.
- Try the repair command to repair system files.
Type CMD in the search box,select the “Command Prompt” and “Run as administrator”.Type the following commands in sequence and press Enterï¼
DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Scanhealth
DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth
DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /startcomponentcleanup
sfc /scannow
Then restart the computer.
Feel free to post back if you need further assistance.
Best Regards,
Sawa | Microsoft Community Support Specialist
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