I think I accidently disabled my usb ports, how can I enable them again?

Answer 1

Please follow the link below.
It will give you step by step instructions on how to verify that they are enabled :

" How to Manage Devices with Device Manager "

You can use Device Manager to change the way your hardware is configured, and to change the way your hardware interacts with your computer's programs.

With Device Manager, you can update device drivers for hardware installed on your computer, modify hardware settings, and troubleshoot problems.

http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/winxppro/maintain/devicemgr.mspx

Once there look for Universal Serial Bus Controllers.
Right click them (if necessary) & choose "install" or "enable".

regards,
Philip T

Answer 2

If you have your ' Drivers Disk ', Use it to Reinstall the " Drivers " you Lost / Deleted.
Then ' Normal Shutdown and Restart ', Your computer should give you a " Found New Hardware " message.
The computer may want you to Reinstall Drivers , if so, follow the prompts.

Good Luck
daveo5624

Answer 3

Bang the computer, nah just kidding, well it should work if you do:
system restore
reboot the pc
shut down and then turn it on

Answer 4

should just be able to restart and they will be re-enabled