Why do my USB ports seem to shut down for about 15-20 seconds and reset themselves?

Question

While using my computer, all of my USB ports shut down. I have wireless keyboard and mouse occupying one in the back, and sometimes my iPod recharging in one in the front. Ever since I got a new desk and moved everything around (wiring, set-up of all the components...) my keyboard/mouse and iPod just stop working, and since they all stop working I'm assuming that all my USB ports shut down...but come right back about 15 seconds later. I checked the USB drivers in the system area and nothing is out of the ordinary. What could I have done by disconnecting and reconnecting everything for my new desk? It is NOT the iPod, because this issue occurred well before I got it.

Unfortunately, dreamsun's advice did not work. Anyone else have a solution?

Answer 1

in control panel go to system
go to hardware (If XP) click on device manager.
go to USB Controller
right click on USB root hub.
click on properties.
go to power managment.
check off the " Allow computer to turn off this device for power saving."
Apply. Ok.
This will solve your problem.