How to Stop Random USB Connect/Disconnect Noises in Windows – Guide
Windows makes a “connect/disconnect” sound when connecting and disconnecting USB devices. But sometimes you’ll hear random USB noises, even when there’s nothing plugged in. It’s like the computer is possessed by some evil USB demons. I’ve experienced this on three different computers, at home, at my wife’s place, and at work. ..
I’ve been hearing random USB connection or disconnect noises for a while now on my computer. I’ve never been able to track it down, but I’ve noticed that the sounds have followed me to Windows 7. The first thing you should do to stop the noises is to unplug all your USB devices and plug them back in. If the noises stop when you remove a device, then that device is probably causing the problem. ..
Reconnect all USB devices
The first and most important thing you can do to stop random USB connection or disconnect sounds is to remove all USB devices and reconnect them one by one. You should remove them one by one and check if the sound stops when you remove a device. You should also try to change the ports of the devices so you will know if the port is faulty or the device is faulty. If you can find a faulty port, connect the device to a different port. However, if you conclude that a device is faulty, reconnect it to see if you can fix the problem. ..
Manage drivers and devices
If you’re having random USB noises, it may be because of an outdated or corrupt driver. To fix this, launch Device Manager by Win + X > Device Manager or just search the Start menu.
Now, expand all the sections that are using your computer’s USB port, such as Bluetooth, Universal Serial Bus controllers, etc. Now check if a device is disappearing and reappearing when the computer makes a USB connection or disconnect noise. If you find a floating device, right click on it and select “Update Driver”.
Now, select “Search automatically for updated driver software” and let it search the web to see if an update is available or select “Search my computer for driver software” if you manually downloaded the update. After updating the driver, restart the computer once. If you are unable to update the driver because it is constantly disappearing, just click View > Show Hidden Devices.
If the update doesn’t fix the problem, try uninstalling it. To do this, just right-click and select “Uninstall Device”. No need to worry here as the next time you insert this device your computer will install the driver automatically. Another thing you can do is update the “Host Controller”. To do this, expand Universal Serial Bus controllers, right-click on all devices that have “Host Controller” in their names, and select Uninstall Device. Now confirm the process by clicking Uninstall. Finally, restart your PC.
Use USB device preview
If you’re not happy with the way your Device Manager driver updates and uninstall process is going, we have a solution for you. You can use USBDeview to uninstall devices the same way as Device Manager does. Install, keep the app running in the background, and wait for that USB connection or disconnect sound. When you hear that sound again, open USBDeview and uninstall devices from the list.
After that, unplug and plug in the device to reinstall the driver. Finally, restart your computer to stop random USB connection or disconnection sounds.
Turn off USB notification sounds
If the above methods don’t stop the random USB connection or disconnection sounds, then there’s nothing to worry about. This means that the noise is not coming from corrupted drivers or faulty ports or devices. It’s coming because of minor driver clashes. ..
Disable USB notification sounds on your computer.
Final note
If you’re experiencing random USB disconnections and noises in Windows, there are a few things you can do to try and fix the issue. This guide will show you how to stop the noises and reconnect any disconnected devices. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to reach out to us in the comments section below. Thanks for reading! ..
