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    Usb ports need a reboot?

    Discussion in 'Alienware 14 and M14x' started by Kevinmcg, Feb 4, 2012.

  1. Kevinmcg

    Kevinmcg Notebook Deity

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    When i leave my laptop on overnight and don't put it to sleep i try to move my mouse and it doesn't work i need to reboot to get the USB ports to work. Any thoughts?
     
    Kevinmcg, Feb 4, 2012
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  2. smokeydogsmokey

    smokeydogsmokey Notebook Consultant

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    dont they have a setting somewere about power sharing and turning the usb ports off???

    cant remeber if its in windows or bios tho :S ill have a look when i get home
     
    smokeydogsmokey, Feb 4, 2012
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