Controller issue occurred with gamepad driver malfunction; all USB peripherals shut down [Resolved!]
Controller issue occurred with gamepad driver malfunction; all USB peripherals shut down [Resolved!]
I experienced power loss earlier but this time it’s more critical. My laptop’s keyboard is still functional, though the trackpad isn’t responding. USB peripherals like keyboards and mice work fine on other devices, but when I plug in this machine it flickers briefly before shutting off completely. I’ve tried restarting it multiple times and checking the Device Manager, but without a mouse I can’t fully troubleshoot. I’m unsure what’s wrong now. Updated August 5, 2025 by fos1x
I tackled the issues and thought it would be helpful to share the process. I was installing several JoyCon-related programs and this was the first time my PC restarted after a power cut. I turned to Google AI for guidance. Initially, I navigated to Device Manager and saw code 19 indicating a registry error on my hidden devices. By pressing Ctrl+R, I accessed the Registry Editor and noted the warning about fixing Code 19. I located the Human Interface Devices section under HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control. The relevant value was {745a17a0-74d3-11d0-b6fe-00a0c90f57da}. *If you spot UpperFilters, press Delete and confirm with Enter. For LowerFilters, highlight them, press Delete, then Enter to proceed. After removing these entries, I closed the Registry Editor with Alt + F4 and restarted my computer.* Of course, I double-checked the registry before making any changes. And there you have it! All my hidden devices are now online.