Some USB keys not working on HP Elitebook 8770w

Some USB keys (32GB) isn't recognised in my laptop. On other cemputers they just work properly. I tried install chipset and USB 3.0 drivers but it didn't help. What can I do?
P.S. older (smaller) USB keys work OK.

OK, I'm sure you've tried different USB ports on the notebook and no luck. Correct?
Also, Try this . Go to your Device Manager and delete all of the USB ROOT HUBS.
After that restart the notebook and it will install them automatically. Try using the Drive again and let me know the outcome.
ROOT
THX

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