USB Drive not recognized

I have a Toshiba Satellite L505-S5971 (WIN 7) and all of a sudden when I try to use my USB headsets, I get the message: "USB Drive not recognized." I've tried going into Device Manager and uninstalling the USB controllers and having them reinstalled once I reboot my laptop and it doesn't work. I've tried unplugging it and removing the battery and then plugging them back in and powering on, and that doesn't work either. I've checked for updates and everything is up to date. I tried once again to delete the drivers in Device Manager and unplugging, removing the battery and powering down once again. Once I reconnected my battery and power cord, I plugged back in the USB headset and powered on the laptop, the drivers reinstalled and everything started to work again. When I turned my computer off however, the problem started all over again. Can someone PLEASE tell me what else can I do to fix this permanently?

Hi Maverickj2k, Have you tried doing a system restore back to before this problem started happening? Cheers, Lee

Yes, I've tried that and the problem still doesn't resolve itself.

Have you tried this USB headset in another PC to make sure they are working and the cord is OK?

I've also tried using my iPod USB cable and the same thing happens with it also.

So we are talking about one USB port that is not working with anything, but the other USB ports are OK?

Both aren't working.

This problem may occur because of a timing issue that prevents the computer from detecting the USB device.

Go to Microsoft Fix it 50052.

Scroll down to the Microsoft Workaround "Fix it for me" and try their auto fix.

Cheers,
Lee

Tried it and it doesn't work either.

OK, lets try Fix Windows 7 “USB Device Not Recognized”.

I've tried that, and it will work. However, when I turn my computer off after I'm done using it, the problem happens once again. How do I keep the solution permanent?

Something does seem out of wack with your system.

Does this problem occur if you boot to Safe Mode with Networking?
Is there any indication your CMOS battery is dead or dying? Time/date messed up?

Failing the above, we will try a PCPitStop Overdrive test which i'll provide full instructions to perform.

Cheers,
Lee

Never tried it in that mode. I tried the previous method you gave me once again and now it works fine. Thank you so much for taking the time out to help me.

Pleased to have been able to help Cheers, Lee

Nice work Lee Glad you got him up and running again