"a usb device has exceeded the power limits of its hub port. For assistance in solving this problem, click this message."
Well, an interesting occurance happened over the last few days (Well since last night) I seem to be getting a pop-up in my task bar telling me "a usb device has exceeded the power limits of its hub port. For assistance in solving this problem, click this message." When I click on the message it brings up a list of USB ports which does not match my current configuration. The message keeps popping up and is eating into my processor speed. I am thinking it is a virus as it only pops up when I open up Internet Explorer.
Number of ports listed aside, the other interesting factor when this "a usb device has exceeded the power limits of its hub port. For assistance in solving this problem, click this message." message pops up is I am not using any USB devices. hmmmm, me thinks some computer geek is playing around with my system.
Whatever the case, I will be doing a system restore and virus scan. I will let you know what happens from there. FYI the "a usb device has exceeded the power limits of its hub port. For assistance in solving this problem, click this message." message just popped up no less than 30 times during the typing of this message. Spyware, I think.
Further development
I did a system restore to March 25th and the problem still seems to exist and the "a usb device has exceeded the power limits of its hub port. For assistance in solving this problem, click this message." message is still coming up. It seems to be linked to any browser running. I thought it was just IE but now I am using firefox.
I know this sounds a little paranoid but if there was truly a problem with my USB ports, one would think it would also show up on the Device Manager. The thing is, the Device Manager says all USB ports are operating properly. hmmmm the mystery continues.
START BLOWIN'
I called a friend of mine who owns Loney Technical and he suggested looking in the USB port for debris. I kinda thought about that before but well.... I guess I got caught up in the whole virus thought. Guess what, it all works fine now. A little bit of hot air is all it needs.
So, if you have computer problems or need someone to work on your network, check out Loney Technical. they also have a great online back-up service available. Aaron will take care of you.
