Usb ports malfunctioning

Hi guys i am facing a malfunction in my usb ports of hp pavilion 15 p030ne windows 8.1 64 bit all my devices like my iphone , tablet and other mobiles keeps connecting and disconnecting frequently. while usbs works fine and stay connected. i have tried updating bios , installed all the recommended drivers from the hp support page but still facing the same problem . Help plz its not a hardware issue its software malfunctioning.

Hi there @UMERJIVA,
Welcome to the HP Support Forums! It is a great place to find the help you need, both from other users, HP experts and other support personnel.
I understand that you are having problems with intermittent connections with some devices to USB ports on your notebook. I am happy to help.
First to clarify, do you have any similar problems with external hard drives?
Does it happen on all the USB ports on your notebook, or is it just a certain one or ones?
Does it happen when the notebook is on AC power or on battery, or both?
Take a look through this page:
HP PCs - Troubleshooting USB connections (Windows 8)
Let me know.
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