Can't use mouse or wireless aircard in either USB slot. How can I check this in Vista, HP laptop?
Also, no longer can use WIFI. It just went away? How can I turn this back on as well?
Many thanks in advance.
Peter
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Re: USB Ports appear to be dead
Hello Peter and welcome to PCHF,
You can try a system restore to see if that works. Using Windows 7 or Vista System Restore :: the How-To Geek Regards, Clever_Duck 
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Re: USB Ports appear to be dead
Hello and welcome
HP Notebook? What model AND Part Number? (P/N is on the sticker underneath the notebook) How to check:Control Panel>System>Device Manager>Right-Click on Universal Serial Bus Controllers and start clicking on the USB Hubs one by one, checking the power. If the ports are functional and a devive is connected, there should be a value. (check on the attachment, from my system -and showing off tooo...  )
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Re: USB Ports appear to be dead
Hello,
Do you still require assistance? An update will be appreciated. Regards, Clever_Duck
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