If your laptop is not recognizing peripherals, there are several steps you can take to try and resolve the issue:

1. Check the hardware device is properly connected and powered on.
2. Check for and install available driver updates through Windows Update.
3. Try connecting the hardware device to a different USB port.
4. Verify that the hardware device is compatible with your version of Windows.
5. Update all other drivers on your computer.
6. Uninstall and reinstall the driver for the hardware device.
7. Disable USB power and enable it again.
8. Reboot the computer.
9. Try a different cable.