What's up guys, I'm struggling with this issue for like four hours straight now and this is my last resort...
The problem is, that when I plug my Arduino Nano in a USB port, power goes in (meaning the diode PWR turns green) but that's it. There's no notification that new device has been added nor any information about the Arduino in device manager. No unknown/other devices.
I have Windows 10, I tried three different Arduinos (Nano), when I plug my Arduino Uno in, everything works just fine.
So, guys, help me out here because I'm drained... There has to be something I'm overlooking.
Thanks in advance.
Try a different USB cable or verify the cable you're using works for data on a different device. You may have a charge-only or damaged cable.
Have you the Chinese clones ? They need a different driver to work ....
https://www.google.co.uk/amp/www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-Nano-CH340/%3Famp_page=true
Yes, that is apparently the only thing what's left... I knew the cable might be the issue, unfortunately, in this moment I can do nothing about it. And it's true - this cord does not originally belong to the Arduino. It's actually a cord from my laptop cooler. I think I just needed to hear this from experts since I wasn't absolutely certain that this type of cable may be unable to transport information.
Also yes, this IS a Chinese clone and I'm aware of the difference between CH340 and FTDI chips. Yet I believe this is not the source of the problem.
Anyway, thank you very much for your feedback guys, It's good to have people like you on this forum and I'll let you know about the results right when I purchase (hopefully) proper cable.
"his cord does not originally belong to the Arduino. It's actually a cord from my laptop cooler."
That cord may only have power/Gnd connected, and not the 2 data lines. Check it with a multimeter.
Well, that's another thing... I don't have a multimeter. I've never needed one. And there doesn't seem to be other way to check the resistance of the wires. I can always cut the cable... No, I'm not that desperate.
I guess I'll just let it sit for a while and order the right cable from AliExpress (as well as the damned multimeter :))).
Can always use an LED with current limit resistor, make a series string withe cable, LED, and resistor.
+5 to cable end, other cable end to LED anode, LED cathode to resistor, resistor end to Gnd.
Yeaah, I think I get you... Wish me luck!
Ok, done 
, it really was about the cable... So I'm back on the horse, crisis averted. Guys I appreciate your help and effort, big thumbs up and see you next time!