I've had a similar problem with one of my computers. It essentially happens to every device that also tries to charge off the computer. I suspect that it has to do with the power those ports are capable of supplying and, in my case, my power supply being right at the edge of what was necessary to run all of the components in that box. Interestingly, if I reinstall windows and, prior to installing any extra hardware drivers, attempt to use the device it will connect just fine. That sort of confirms the theory in my case.
If going to a different port didn't help, try another computer. Otherwise, one option may be (and I haven't tested this myself), getting a usb hub with an external power source.
Best of luck and let me know if anything works out.
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