Have you ever experienced the frustration of your USB devices constantly disconnecting and reconnecting in Windows 11? This issue can happen for a variety of reasons, from faulty hardware to software glitches. Fortunately, there are several ways to fix this problem, and in this article, we’ll cover the top six methods.

1. Check USB Cable and Ports

The first thing you should check is whether the USB cable and port are working correctly. Try using another USB cable or port and see if the issue persists. If this solves the problem, then the issue was likely caused by a faulty cable or port.

2. Disable USB Selective Suspend

USB Selective Suspend is a power-saving feature in Windows that can cause USB devices to disconnect and reconnect. To disable this feature, follow these steps:

1. Open the Control Panel and select “Power Options”.

2. Click “Change plan settings” next to the plan you’re currently using.

3. Click “Change advanced power settings”.

4. Expand “USB settings” and “USB selective suspend setting”.

5. Change the setting to “Disabled” and click “Apply” and “OK”.

3. Update USB Drivers

Outdated or corrupted USB drivers can cause USB devices to disconnect and reconnect. To update your USB drivers, follow these steps:

1. Press “Windows key + X” and select “Device Manager”.

2. Expand the “Universal Serial Bus controllers” section.

3. Right-click on the USB driver and select “Update driver”.

4. Choose “Search automatically for updated driver software”.

4. Remove Power Management Settings

Power Management settings can also cause USB devices to disconnect and reconnect. To remove these settings, follow these steps:

1. Right-click on the “Start” menu and select “Device Manager”.

2. Expand “Universal Serial Bus controllers”.

3. Double-click on the first USB Root Hub.

4. Click on the “Power Management” tab.

5. Uncheck “Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power” and click “OK”.

6. Repeat these steps for all USB Root Hubs on your computer.

5. Allow USB Devices to Wake the Computer

By default, Windows 11 may not allow USB devices to wake your computer. You can allow them to wake your computer by following these steps:

1. Press “Windows key + X” and select “Device Manager”.

2. Expand “Universal Serial Bus controllers”.

3. Double-click on the first USB Root Hub.

4. Click on the “Power Management” tab.

5. Check the box next to “Allow this device to wake the computer” and click “OK”.

6. Repeat these steps for all USB Root Hubs on your computer.

6. Disable USB Selective Suspend in Registry

If the USB Selective Suspend feature cannot be disabled through the Control Panel, you can disable it in the Registry Editor by following these steps:

1. Press “Windows key + R”, type “regedit” and press Enter.

2. Navigate to “Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Power\PowerSettings\238C9FA8-0AAD-41ED-83F4-97BE242C8F20\7bc4a2f9-d8fc-4469-b07b-33eb785aaca0”.

3. Double-click on “Attributes” and change its value to “2”.

4. Press “Windows key + X” and select “Power Options”.

5. Click “Change plan settings” next to the plan you’re currently using.

6. Click “Change advanced power settings”.

7. Expand “USB settings” and “USB selective suspend setting”.

8. Change the setting to “Disabled” and click “Apply” and “OK”.

In conclusion, USB devices keep disconnecting and reconnecting can be an annoying problem, but it’s fixable. By following the six methods above, you can resolve this issue and enjoy your USB devices without any interruptions.