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05-11-2026 08:03 AM
Help my hp pavilion dv6500 no fingerprint have this issue abut a USB but I don't have anything plug in and driver is all install but the camera is the problem pleas help number if is UNKNOW/USB
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05-19-2026 03:16 AM
Thank you for your response.
HP retired support for that model series since it is more than 10 years old.
The driver is not available on the HP Site.
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05-13-2026 03:24 AM
Hi @Francesco114,
Welcome to the HP Support Community.
Thank you for posting your query. I will be glad to help you.
I hear that your HP Pavilion dv6500 shows an Unknown USB device, and nothing is plugged in; the issue may be related to an internal device, such as the built-in webcam or another internal hardware connection.
What to try
Check Device Manager
- Open Device Manager and look under Sound, video and game controllers or Universal Serial Bus controllers.
- Look for any device with a warning symbol or listed as Unknown USB.
- Right-click it and check Properties for more details. HP notes that Device Manager can help identify disabled or malfunctioning devices.
- You can also try Update Driver Software from there. Official HP® Support.
Update drivers
- HP recommends updating drivers through:
- Windows Update
- HP Support Assistant HP Support Assistant | HP® Support
- Device Manager
- Windows Update
- If the webcam or USB-related device driver is damaged, updating it may help.
Reinstall original drivers
- HP shows that you can reinstall original hardware drivers using Recovery Manager:
- Start → All Programs → PC Help and Tools → Recovery Manager
- Choose Advanced Options
- Select Hardware Driver Reinstallation
- Reinstall the related device driver if available
- Start → All Programs → PC Help and Tools → Recovery Manager
If it is the internal webcam
- Since nothing external is connected, the “Unknown USB” entry can point to an internal USB-connected component, and the webcam is a possible cause.
- If the camera is still not detected after driver reinstall/update, it may be a hardware connection or hardware failure issue.
I hope this will help.
Take care and have a good day.
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05-19-2026 03:16 AM
Thank you for your response.
HP retired support for that model series since it is more than 10 years old.
The driver is not available on the HP Site.
I'm an HP Employee.
If this reply helped resolve your issue, please select the Accept as Solution as it helps others in the community quickly find the answer they’re looking for.
And if you found this reply helpful, clicking Yes below is a great way to let us know we’re providing the support you need, as it encourages us to keep improving and sharing helpful guidance.