HELP usb device not recognized

[CHAOS]

I was able to install the RA yesterday without any problems, then I got the code ready to upload and I got the "USB device not recognized" error. I have tried unplugging and replugging the RA with no luck.

What could be the issue/fix?

I have a RA plus v1.0.7
I am running Windows 8.0

Thanks in advance, Chris

[rimai]

Try using another USB port

[CHAOS]

I tried all 4 USB ports, and realized that i had misread the error.
"the last device you connected to this computer malfunctioned, and windows does not recognize it"
the other ports same thing.

[CHAOS]

So after leaving it unplugged from the usb for 5 min, I plugged it back in and it worked.

[CHAOS]

here we go again, same error but leaving it unplugged for hours, days, weeks didnt fix it.
What can I do when windows (8) doesnt recognize the device and the port link under tools is greyed out?

[CHAOS]

here is the error I am getting when I plug in

[cosmith71]

Bad cable?