Question: I have got a power surge on usb port with a 8 gig usb flash disk connected what do I do? The port I pluged the flash drive into usually connects my ipod up to my PC just fine.  What gives with either of my front 2 usb ports on my PC being power surged by the usb flash drive?  Also I am using a usb extention cable too for easier port access does the extra cable decrese my performace too?.

Answer: All of the USB devices that you have connected to the USB hub are drawing too much power -- more power than what your USB hub can provide. \n\nYou have 2 choices:  1) remove some USB devices to free up power.  2) make sure that your USB hub has its own power cable conencted to a power outlet -- this will most likely fix your power problem.\n\nIf your USB hub does not offer the option to plug it into a power outlet, you may want to consider purchasing one that does.
This question from the Yahoo Q&A forum is categorized in the topic: Business & Finance