[Skunkworks] USB Device Not Recognized

Hi Skunks, I keep getting this pop up "USB Device Not Recognized" at the taskbar. This is despite the fact that all my usb ports are fully functional. I delved into forums and some even advised me to switch off, remove the laptop battery and put it back again but this pop up wont just go away. Disabling the usb ports have equally proved fruitless. Its so disturbing. A friend hinted it might be a virus, though I'm yet to confirm that. Any ideas?