USB driver missing and won't install.


  1. copiertech25
    Posts : 507
    Windows 11 Pro/ POP_OS 22.04 LTS
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    USB driver missing and won't install.


    Hey all,

    My Thinkpad T420 ever since upgrading to Windows Ten has been pretty much a total loss. I've reset the PC multiple times and am still having driver bugs. I keep getting Windows update saying they are pulling my USB drivers and then failing to install them. My USB ports do not work at all. I really need help, I have been googling trying to find a fix and talking to multiple techs who have Thinkpad's and none have had any problems upgrading to Ten. Here's a screen shot of my issues.

    Please advise.


    Thanks
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  3. teresawang
    Posts : 7
    Win 10
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    Hi copiertech25
    Try to get into the Disk Management window to see if your USB flash drive is there. If it can be reached and has no drive letter then give it one, and try to explore it again. Press windows key+R at the same time, and type diskmgmt.msc and hit Enter to get into the Disk Management window.
    Regards.
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  4. copiertech25
    Posts : 507
    Windows 11 Pro/ POP_OS 22.04 LTS
    Thread Starter
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    teresawang said:
    Hi copiertech25
    Try to get into the Disk Management window to see if your USB flash drive is there. If it can be reached and has no drive letter then give it one, and try to explore it again. Press windows key+R at the same time, and type diskmgmt.msc and hit Enter to get into the Disk Management window.
    Regards.
    I've already tried that thanks though. I'm pretty sure my driver is MIA. And I can't seem to find it anywhere.
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