# Computer not recognizing Arduino **URL:** \ **Category:** IDE 1.x\ **Created:** [March 26, 2022, 10:58pm UTC](https://forum.arduino.cc/t/computer-not-recognizing-arduino/973882 "2022-03-26T22:58:34Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 9\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![cobye97](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/f04885/32.png) [@cobye97](https://forum.arduino.cc/u/cobye97)\ **Post date:** [March 26, 2022, 10:58pm UTC](https://forum.arduino.cc/t/computer-not-recognizing-arduino/973882/1 "2022-03-26T22:58:35Z")
I have an Arduino Uno R3 that I got in a starter set today and I'm unable to get my computer to detect it through my device manager and my ports on the arduino. I have checked multiple articles and can't find a solution, help would be extremely appreciated. ---
**Author:** ![anon57585045](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/ed8c4c/32.png) [@anon57585045](https://forum.arduino.cc/u/anon57585045)\ **Post date:** [March 26, 2022, 11:06pm UTC](https://forum.arduino.cc/t/computer-not-recognizing-arduino/973882/2 "2022-03-26T23:06:20Z")
Are you using a data cable, not just a charger cable? Is anything connected to the Uno? Like modules or other loads? What are the LEDs on the Uno doing? ---
**Author:** ![sterretje](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/arduino/user_avatar/forum.arduino.cc/sterretje/32/391294_2.png) [@sterretje](https://forum.arduino.cc/u/sterretje)\ **Post date:** [March 27, 2022, 4:22am UTC](https://forum.arduino.cc/t/computer-not-recognizing-arduino/973882/3 "2022-03-27T04:22:18Z")
> [@cobye97](#): > > a starter set today Please provide a link to the product. > [@cobye97](#): > > my device manager Does it see unknown devices when you connect? ---
**Author:** ![Dozie](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/arduino/user_avatar/forum.arduino.cc/dozie/32/239024_2.png) [@Dozie](https://forum.arduino.cc/u/Dozie)\ **Post date:** [March 28, 2022, 9:37am UTC](https://forum.arduino.cc/t/computer-not-recognizing-arduino/973882/4 "2022-03-28T09:37:13Z")
Try the steps below: 1. Uninstall the IDE ([https://support.arduino.cc/hc/en-us/articles/360021325733-How-to-do-a-complete-uninstall-of-the-Arduino-IDE](https://support.arduino.cc/hc/en-us/articles/360021325733-How-to-do-a-complete-uninstall-of-the-Arduino-IDE)) and then install the latest version. 2. Install the board’s package core, [https://www.arduino.cc/en/Guide/Cores](https://www.arduino.cc/en/Guide/Cores) 3. Use a good quality data USB cable to connect the board to the computer without anything connected or wired to the board. Do not use USB 3.0 port or USB hub. 4. Make sure you select the board and the port it is connected to before uploading a sketch. 5. If 1-4 above fails to solve it, double tap the reset button fast and check the status of the L LED onboard. If the onboard LED fade in and out slowly (pulsating), upload an example sketch from the IDE the board. ---
**Author:** ![Coding\_Badly](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/f14d63/32.png) [@Coding\_Badly](https://forum.arduino.cc/u/Coding_Badly)\ **Post date:** [June 26, 2022, 3:28pm UTC](https://forum.arduino.cc/t/computer-not-recognizing-arduino/973882/5 "2022-06-26T15:28:41Z")
2 posts were split to a new topic: [The Usual Upload Trouble](https://forum.arduino.cc/t/the-usual-upload-trouble/1006761) ---
**Author:** ![xfpd](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/arduino/user_avatar/forum.arduino.cc/xfpd/32/1120236_2.png) [@xfpd](https://forum.arduino.cc/u/xfpd)\ **Post date:** [July 1, 2022, 5:05am UTC](https://forum.arduino.cc/t/computer-not-recognizing-arduino/973882/6 "2022-07-01T05:05:18Z")
Does your windows os make a sound or file manager show a device when your arduino is inserted? ---
**Author:** ![sterretje](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/arduino/user_avatar/forum.arduino.cc/sterretje/32/391294_2.png) [@sterretje](https://forum.arduino.cc/u/sterretje)\ **Post date:** [July 1, 2022, 5:10am UTC](https://forum.arduino.cc/t/computer-not-recognizing-arduino/973882/7 "2022-07-01T05:10:23Z")
> [@xfpd](#): > > file manager I know that you're (mostly?) a Linux user but it _device manager_ 😃 ---
**Author:** ![xfpd](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/arduino/user_avatar/forum.arduino.cc/xfpd/32/1120236_2.png) [@xfpd](https://forum.arduino.cc/u/xfpd)\ **Post date:** [July 1, 2022, 12:54pm UTC](https://forum.arduino.cc/t/computer-not-recognizing-arduino/973882/8 "2022-07-01T12:54:39Z")
Yes, Hardware Device Manager is right... ...but, when I use Windows File manager, I can see devices on the (WinE-F9) left side panel that are available for use as a general user, whereas, hardware manager shows all devices present, some I can not obtain access without being very knowledgeable. ---
**Author:** ![system](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/arduino/user_avatar/forum.arduino.cc/system/32/1140315_2.png) [@system](https://forum.arduino.cc/u/system)\ **Post date:** [December 28, 2022, 12:55pm UTC](https://forum.arduino.cc/t/computer-not-recognizing-arduino/973882/9 "2022-12-28T12:55:09Z")
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