Need Help with USB hubs

[solid]

Hi Guys...

I am having real problems with my usb hubs. I have three with 10 usb ports each and are full. They all have their own power supply and they worked about 95% of the time. I recently changed to a larger PC and they continued ok until about two months ago. Now, sometimes they hook up the addons but most of the time do not. I have checked all connectors plus wiring between them and the PC and all is ok as far I can tell. I have most of my addons working out of FSUIPC and only three Sytek ones from FSX. This is ridiculous, what good is my cockpit if I can´t use it!!!! ...any suggestions will be greatly appreciated

[Sean]

You mention FSUIPC. Could this be related to the recent security issue?

[Bob Reed]

Make sure you are running the newest version of FSUIPC. Start there.

[blueskydriver]

+1 for Bob's suggestion first, check that out.

Otherwise, have you installed any Windows Updates during this time frame of them working and then not working? Have you tried system restore back to the date of them working correctly, and then go forward looking at your restore listings that have restore points for any automatic windows updating (assuming you have System Restore turned on)? Go through any changes that have been made to your system; you do write everything down that you install or do to your sim computer right?

If not you should be and I recommend everyone too do that...

John

[Jetcos]

Who makes your USB Hubs? Seen lots of them that don't last very long. Others that do.

[solid]

Make sure you are running the newest version of FSUIPC. Start there.

Yes I have the newest version....Thanks

[solid]

+1 for Bob's suggestion first, check that out.

Otherwise, have you installed any Windows Updates during this time frame of them working and then not working? Have you tried system restore back to the date of them working correctly, and then go forward looking at your restore listings that have restore points for any automatic windows updating (assuming you have System Restore turned on)? Go through any changes that have been made to your system; you do write everything down that you install or do to your sim computer right?

If not you should be and I recommend everyone too do that...

John

Hi John....I checked that but I have no downloaded nothing new in over three months so I discard new software being the culprit...I have a separate disk where I comment everything and keeps licences so am sure I have not touched anything also....thanks

[solid]

Who makes your USB Hubs? Seen lots of them that don't last very long. Others that do.

Hi Steve.. I have two " "PLUGABLE" (that's the band name!!!! ...and one Tripplite, the last one has been working for over two years maybe I should have bought two more instead of the others...I suspect it is the hubs, but then again am using two monitors plugged to them and no problem with them....Thanks

[Jetcos]

I have been using D-Link Hubs without any trouble. Powered ones.

[saabpilot]

USB hub problems is very common - especially so with "no name" brands !

I also would recommend to use only brand names like Jetcos above - powered D-LINK hubs even if they cost a bit more.
A hub that causes intermittent trouble is very hard to spot and the above brand might spare you days of frustration .

Bjorn

[blueskydriver]

Oh wait, I just re-read your post, a new PC or switched to a bigger one, so what are the USB types in the PC vs the hubs? Now, it sounds like backwads compatability issues. If you have plugged the hubs into 3.0 USB ports you'll have problems. Try plugging into 2.0 port; otherwise, you'll need updated hubs or use an older PCI USB card to match your hubs.

John