How do you update or reinstall USB drivers on Windows or Mac? (2024)

Before you update or reinstall USB drivers, you should make sure that your device and connection are working properly. Try plugging your device into a different USB port or using a different cable. Also, check if your device has a power switch or a battery indicator, and turn it on or recharge it if needed. If your device has a driver installation CD or a website, you can also follow the instructions there to install or update the driver manually.

If your device and connection are functioning properly, but you are still having USB issues on Windows, you can try updating the driver through the Device Manager. To do this, press the Windows key and R to open the Run dialog box. Then, type devmgmt.msc and click OK to open the Device Manager. After that, expand the Universal Serial Bus controllers category and right-click on the device with a problem. Select Update driver and choose Search automatically for updated driver software. Allow Windows to find and install the latest driver for your device. Finally, restart your computer and check if the USB issue is resolved.

If updating the driver does not work, you can try reinstalling it. To do this, open the Device Manager and right-click on the device that has a problem. Select Uninstall device and check the box that says Delete the driver software for this device before clicking Uninstall. Disconnect your device and restart your computer. Reconnect your device and wait for Windows to detect and install the driver automatically. Alternatively, you can also download the driver from the device manufacturer's website and install it manually.

If you have USB issues on Mac, you can try updating the driver through the Software Update feature. To do this, click on the Apple menu and select System Preferences. Then, click on Software Update and check if there are any updates available for your Mac or your device. If there are, click on Update Now and follow the instructions to install the updates. Finally, restart your Mac and check if the USB issue is resolved.

If updating the driver does not work, you can try reinstalling it. This will reset the USB ports and clear any potential conflicts. To do this, shut down your Mac and disconnect all USB devices except for the keyboard and mouse. Then, press and hold the power button for 10 seconds and then release it. After a few seconds, press the power button again to turn on your Mac. Reconnect your USB devices one by one and check if they work properly. Alternatively, you can also try resetting the SMC (System Management Controller) or the NVRAM (Non-Volatile Random-Access Memory) depending on your model. Instructions on how to do this can be found on the Apple support website. If none of these methods work, you may need to contact the device manufacturer or a professional technician for further assistance.

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