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[Closed] PC USB puzzler for the hardware gurus

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My USB headset has for months been plugged successfully into a USB extension on my desk and used for Skype. Recently when I plug it in the sound and mic are routed away from the external speakers and mic (the silence from the main speakers tells me that) but I hear nothing in the headset and Skype does not see it. It's doing half a job if you like

If I plug directly into another USB port the same happens [u]except[/u] for the port on the front of my PC, which works perfectly.

I can plug other USB peripherals (flash drives) in and they work OK and all my other connected USB stuff works fine too.

Any ideas?


 
Posted : 30/04/2010 9:30 am
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*bump*


 
Posted : 30/04/2010 1:13 pm
 Olly
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not going to help if you "bump" the computer

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x6ujen_office-rage-videos-6_fun


 
Posted : 30/04/2010 1:16 pm
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Have you plugged any new peripherals into your computer lately? You may have run out of bus USB bandwidth...


 
Posted : 30/04/2010 1:20 pm
 Haze
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My experiences of USB soundcards have been less than impressive.

Chuck it in the bin and buy a proper soundcard to plug your headset into...worked for me! 8)


 
Posted : 30/04/2010 1:24 pm
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No new peripherals plugged in

It's not plugged into a USB soundcard. It's just plugged direct into the external USB ports on the motherboard at the back of the PC


 
Posted : 30/04/2010 1:28 pm