Recent content by JuliaLT

  1. J

    Question Windows

    When I did the re-install of Windows 10 I did disconnect the other drives but I didn't boot from a flash. I can try this again. Thanks
  2. J

    Question Windows

    Hello, thanks for responding. My SSD had the OS on it so that was formatted. My other 2 harddrives were scanned by several anti-virus programs in safe mode and appeared to be untouched.
  3. J

    Question Windows

    Hi everyone. I have an issue with the internet access on my windows 10 machine that I have been unble to solve for several days. My computer recently got infected with a virus. I formatted my SSD with the OS on it and re-installed Windows 10 Home. Since doing this I have been unable to use the...
  4. J

    Question 1 USB port short circuiting computer - What is the cause?

    I have tried plugging in a headset and a wacom drawing tablet. Both had the same effect. That Asus thread looks very intimidating, also interesting that the the consumer in that thread was originally returning his Asus motherboard due to a USB issue.
  5. J

    Question 1 USB port short circuiting computer - What is the cause?

    Is it possible that something is touching the motherboard and causing this, maybe it was badly installed?
  6. J

    Question 1 USB port short circuiting computer - What is the cause?

    I tried several ports. There is only one back port that is causing this issue. The rest, front and back, seem fine. Thanks for your advice. I will try upgrade it asap.
  7. J

    Question 1 USB port short circuiting computer - What is the cause?

    The PSU is a Thermaltake Litepower 550W LT-550P. It must be about 4-5 years old.
  8. J

    Question 1 USB port short circuiting computer - What is the cause?

    Hi everyone. I recently purchased a new CPU, motherboard and RAM combo. Since this upgrade my computer shuts down if I plug any USB device into one specific back port. There is a small spark and the pc instantly turns off, no warning messages that I could see in time. The USB device does not...