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Question

Odd Problem

Jan 18, 2015 4:09AM PST

I've recently been having an odd problem where all my devices (keyboard, mouse, headset but only my mic) have frozen up and stop working. I have tried unplugging and plugging back in these devices but nothing works. The only way to get everything to work is to force shutdown my computer and start it back up. If someone could give some advice on what to do it would be much appreciated.

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Clarification Request
What steps have you taken so far?
Jan 18, 2015 4:25AM PST

Have you checked for viruses/malware? What version of Windows? Is it up to date with Windows Updates?

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Extra Info
Jan 18, 2015 4:57AM PST

Yes i have checked for viruses and such (i use kaspersky if that helps) and i am on windows 8.1 and i updated about a week ago.

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(NT) Can you do a System Restore?
Jan 18, 2015 5:26AM PST