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 If your USB port stops working, it’s not necessary that it’s broken. Below are some solutions that can fix this issue: 

How to fix usb ports – Troubleshooting steps

Step 1: Restart the PC

Restarting the PC is the answer to many problems, and it is a common solutionto USB port problem as well.

Step 2: Uninstall USB port driver

Uninstalling the driver of the USB port will force Windows to reinstall it when you will restart the PC. This may fix the problem. Here is how to do it: 

1. Press Windows + R keys and enter devmgmt.msc in the Run dialog to open the Device Manager.
2. Here, expand Universal Serial Bus controllers option.
3. Now right-click the entry USB Host Controller and then click on Uninstall.
4. Repeat this for all entries with USB Host Controller to uninstall drivers for all the USB ports.
5. Once deleted, restart the PC and Windows will automatically reinstall the drivers and fix any driver issues.

Step 3: Disable USB selective suspend

USB Selective Suspend is a Windows power saving feature that suspends unused or idle USB ports to conserve power. Sometimes it could stop a USB port from working. Here is how to disable it: 

1. Press Windows + R keys and type powercfg.cpl in the Run dialog to open Windows Power options.
2. Here click on Change plan settings next to your current plan and then click on Change advanced power settings.
3. Now, expand USB settings and disable USB selective suspend setting.
4. Restart the PC to see if it fixes the USB port issue. Note: This option should be kept enabled if you want to save battery power. If it doesn’t fix USB ports, then enable it again.

A free diagnosis at ClickAway can start the process to fix USB ports.

If your Wi-Fi is working fine but your PC keeps disconnecting from it, then your PC’s network card may not be receiving full power. Windows has a built-in power saver option that gives less power to the network card. You need to disable this feature.

How to fix – Why does my pc keep disconnecting from wifi?

1. Go to Advanced settings in the Power Options.
2. Here expand Wireless Adaptor Settings and then expand Power Saving Mode.
3. Set this to Maximum Performance.

A free diagnosis at ClickAway PC repair shops may be of help here as well. ClickAway network repair technicians can also trouble shoot wifi issues in your home or small business if that is the culprit to the question “why does my pc keep disconnecting from wifi?”

An overheating computer is the most common cause of random crashes. Similarly, ensure you do not have any large items blocking the air vents, as this can also cause the fan to fail and your computer to crash. Another useful tip is to listen to your computer’s fan.

Why does my pc keep crashing – RAM or Hard Drive Problems?

If your PC only shows manufacturer logo and then crashes right before it was supposed to load the operating system, then it’s a problem with RAM or hard disk. As the OS is unable to load, then either the RAM is corrupted and can’t hold the boot loader or the hard drive is damaged and can’t load data inside it. 

If you have multiple RAM slots, then taking out each one of them one by one and starting the PC will help find the culprit. In the end, you will have to replace the corrupted RAM or the hard disk, whichever has the issue. A free diagnosis at ClickAway can help start the process for pc repair to answer “why does my pc keep crashing?”

The question “why is my pc overheating?” is asked a lot in our PC repair shops. While most modern computer components can deal with a lot of heat in an efficient manner, overheating still poses a lot of danger for your PC. For anyone who is investing hundreds to thousands of dollars into a computer, knowing how to stop your PC from overheating is incredibly important.

Why is my pc overheating – troubleshooting tips

Certain components of a computer overheat more than others. For example, a powerful CPU or graphics card, with high TDP (thermal design power) is going to output more heat than your motherboard or power supply, so these components usually come with cooling systems to take care of this. The issue is these components output heat directly into your PC case, raising the ambient temperature of the overall PC and causing issues elsewhere. 

There are two main reasons your PC heats up, i.e. either the cooling system isn’t working properly or the PC is heating to the point your cooling system can’t handle it anymore. Still wondering why is my pc overheating? Let’s look a little further.

Check if the fan is working or not

If the fan of your PC isn’t working fine or for some reason it can’t ventilate air, the result will be an over-heated PC. In such a case you will have to get it fixed from a repair shop.

Avoid blocking the vents

You should never place your PC on your bed, blanket or any other soft surface while working. Such soft and uneven surfaces block the airflow from the vents, resultantly warming up the PC (especially if they are located below the PC). Instead, always place the PC on a hard surface, preferably a wooden table or laptop tray, so that the ventilation area never gets blocked

Clean up the PC

If you haven’t cleaned your PC in a while, then dirt is most probably the cause of the heating PC. It is easy to clean a desktop, but laptop users may prefer to take it to a repair shop and get it serviced. 

Reapply thermal paste

Thermal paste is usually a highly conductive material that is applied between CPU/GPU and heatsinks. This paste ensures that the heat is properly moved out of the PC. If this material gets old, it will definitely affect the effectiveness of the cooling system.

A free diagnosis at ClickAway can help answer the question “why is my pc overheating?” Schedule a PC repair appointment today. Our technicians also do PC repair onsite in homes and small businesses and can look at PC problems remotely in needed.